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Acer palmatum 'Suminagashi'

Japanese Maple

£29.99
£29.99

3 litre pot

Delicate burgundy foliage and fiery autumn colour make this Japanese maple a graceful garden showpiece.
  • Exceptional autumn foliage colour
  • Architectural garden feature
  • Suitable for container growing
  • Elegant Japanese garden character
  • Attractive layered branching structure

  • Aspect

    Partial shade

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy in most parts of the UK when sheltered from strong winds

  • Flowers

    April - May

  • Soil type

    Loam, sandy, clay

Acer palmatum &

  • Why we like this plant

    Acer palmatum 'Suminagashi' brings refined beauty and seasonal drama to the garden. Its delicate foliage texture contrasts beautifully with broader-leaved plants while its rich colouring provides months of visual interest. Perfect for smaller gardens, patios and tranquil planting schemes, it offers a calm and elegant focal point throughout the seasons.

  • About this plant

    An elegant Japanese maple with finely cut foliage that emerges deep purple-red in spring before maturing to rich burgundy through summer. In autumn, the leaves turn brilliant shades of crimson, creating a striking seasonal display in gardens and containers.

  • Key features

    • Beautiful finely divided purple-red foliage
    • Outstanding autumn colour
    • Graceful branching habit with year-round elegance
    • Ideal for pots, courtyards and sheltered borders
    • Excellent feature plant for Japanese-style gardens

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 300–500cm | Spread: 250–400cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Small spreading deciduous tree

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Sheltered border, courtyard garden, feature container

Planting guide

Plant in spring or autumn in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Choose a sheltered spot protected from strong afternoon sun and drying winds to prevent leaf scorch. Water well during dry periods while establishing.

Care tips

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially in containers. Avoid exposed windy sites and prune only lightly during winter if shaping is required.

Winter care

Protect young plants and container-grown specimens from harsh winter winds and severe frost. Apply mulch around the base in autumn to help insulate roots and retain moisture.