Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' - 30-40 CM C4

Description
These produce red winged fruits from July onwards.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer japonicum 'Rubrum'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornament * picturesque large shrub * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * sensitive to late frost

Leaves
Attractive orange-red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Downy Japanese maple 'Aconitifolium' is multi-stemmed and picturesque in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The purple-red flowers appear in clusters from April to May.

fruit
The red fruits of Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Use
Solitary