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Japanese maple 'Elegans'

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Has deeply divided and serrated leaves with a good autumn colour; the leaves turning yellow to bright orange and tinted red

Scientific classification

Species: Japanese maple 'Elegans' (Acer palmatum 'Elegans')
Genus: Acer
Family: Sapindaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Japanese maple 'Elegans'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Japanese maple 'Elegans'

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Japanese maple 'Elegans' care guide

Evenly moist root soil layer, mulch top slow moisture evaporation loss
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Evenly moist root soil layer, mulch top slow moisture evaporation loss

Fertilizing

Acidic ornamental maple feed once annually early spring budding stage

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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