Acer palmatum 'Dissectum Nigrum' - 25-30 CM RB

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer palmatum 'Dissectum Ever Red', Acer palmatum 'Ever Red'.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub or bush * attractive scarlet autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

Leaves
Attractive scarlet autumn colouring.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Growth habit
Japanese maple 'Dissectum Nigrum' is multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, picturesque and broad in structure. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Acer palmatum 'Dissectum Nigrum' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

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

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.

Use
Solitary

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