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Newly planted 2006

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Tips on growing Japanese Maples from seed

 

Tips on planting Japanese Maples

 

Acer palmatum

'Trompenburg'

 

 

Zone 6

(Europe 7)

 

 

Unusual leaves forming a tube shape as it ages

 

This gives a pleasing and unusual effect to the whole tree

 

The colour is a rich deep purple/red

 

Autumn colour of crimson completes a colourful year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These pictures show the different colours of this plant at varying times of the year

 

 

REMEMBER that all Japanese Maples prefer a slightly acid well drained soil with a constant moisture content.