Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium' - 20-30 CM C2

Description
These produce red winged fruits.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornament * picturesque large shrub * attractive orange-yellow, orange-red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * sensitive to late frost

Leaves
Attractive orange-yellow to orange-red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Downy Japanese maple 'Vitifolium' is sprawling and picturesque in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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 'Vitifolium' are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary, tub