Acer palmatum 'Red Feathers' - 50 CM STEM C10

Description
The red shoots are also an interesting sight.

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

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive carmine-red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * red shoots * easy to care for

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive carmine red autumn colouring.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Growth habit
Japanese maple 'Red Feathers' is broad and compact in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected 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
- 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 'Red Feathers' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.