Acer palmatum 'Dissectum' - Liners bare root

Description
These produce red winged fruits.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer italum, Acer opulifolium.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive orange-red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Japanese maple 'Dissectum' is umbrella-shaped and overhanging in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

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

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to October - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Frozen shoots should be cut back to healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost.

Flower
The purple-red flowers appear in clusters in May.

Use
Tub, grave, heather garden, pond edge, balcony/terrace

Root
Acer palmatum 'Dissectum' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.