Maple Acer palmatum 400mm pot

🍁✨ Acer palmatum – Japanese Maple ✨🍁
 
The Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) is one of the most admired ornamental trees, loved for its delicate foliage, elegant branching, and breathtaking seasonal colour — a timeless feature for cool-climate gardens. 🌿🍂
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 400mm pot – approx. 2m tall right now 🌳
✔️ Upright young tree with strong framework for establishing quickly
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Best in part shade or morning sun; protect from hot afternoon sun ☀️🌤️
✔️ Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil (slightly acidic ideal)
✔️ Frost hardy ❄️; appreciates shelter from hot, dry winds
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Spring: fresh, soft green foliage with delicate lobed leaves 🌱
✔️ Summer: graceful canopy of finely textured shade 🌳
✔️ Autumn: spectacular red, orange, and gold foliage display 🍂🔥
✔️ Deciduous — bare branches form elegant winter silhouette
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Upright, rounded habit with gracefully layered branches
✔️ Grows approx. 4–6m tall × 3–5m wide
✔️ Naturally neat; little pruning needed beyond shaping
 
💡 Special Characteristics
✔️ Renowned for brilliant autumn colour displays 🍁
✔️ Elegant structure suits both formal and informal gardens
✔️ Hardy cool-climate performer, ideal for Ballarat ❄️
✔️ Perfect for bringing seasonal drama to any landscape
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Standalone feature tree in lawns or courtyards
✔️ Plant in Japanese, cottage, or woodland-style gardens 🌿
✔️ Pair with conifers, azaleas, or camellias for contrast
✔️ Use near water features or patios for maximum seasonal impact