Buy cut-leaved Japanese maple Acer palmatum 'Dissectum': Delivery by Waitrose Garden

Acer palmatum 'Dissectum'

cut-leaved Japanese maple

cut-leaved Japanese maple

Position: partial shade or full sun
Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained neutral to acid soil
Rate of growth: slow-growing
Flowering period: April to May
Hardiness: fully hardy

This acer has feathery, mid-green leaves that turn gold and orange in autumn looking as if they have been dissected before they fall. Its rounded, compact habit makes it perfect for a small garden, particularly in a container in a contemporary urban courtyard. Alternatively, try it alongside an ornamental pool, where its sculptural shape will be reflected in the water. It needs a sheltered spot, away from strong winds or all-day sun.
Garden care: Add a top-dressing of a well-balanced fertiliser around the base of a newly planted tree in late spring and keep well watered. No routine pruning is required, just remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when they are fully dormant.