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cut-leaved Japanese maple

Also known as: purple cut-leaved Japanese maple

A small, slow-growing deciduous shrub, forming a broad dome of lacy, dissected foliage. Leaves divided to base into 7-11 slender, deeply incised lobes, turning deep yellow or orange in autumn. Flowers small, purple

Scientific classification

Species: cut-leaved Japanese maple (Acer palmatum)
Genus: Acer
Family: Sapindaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: 15 – 25 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of cut-leaved Japanese maple

Distribution map

Far East

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of cut-leaved Japanese maple

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cut-leaved Japanese maple care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: 15 – 25 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by grafting or softwood cuttings

Growing

Grow in a moist but well-drained soil. Water in summer if necessary. Leaf colour is best in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Leaf scorch can be caused by lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure

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