Acer 'Little Princess' (Acer palmatum ‘Mapi-no-machihime’)

Botanical Name:

Acer palmatum ‘Mapi-no-machihime’

Genus:

Acer

Variety or Cultivar:

‘Mapi-no-machihime’ ~ ‘Mapi-no-machihime’ is a mid-sized, deciduous shrub with red tinged green leaves in spring turning rich golden yellow, orange and red in autumn.

Cultivation:

Grow in a moist but well-drained or well-drained soil. The foliage colour is best in dappled shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Can tolerate some lime but colours better on acid to neutral soil.

Suggested uses:

Containers, Low Maintenance, City, Architectural, Rock, Foliage only

Soil types:

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage:

Well-drained, Moist but well-drained

Soil pH:

Acid, Neutral

Light:

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect:

South, East, West

Exposure:

Sheltered

Hardiness:

Hardy (H4)

Specific pest(s):

Specific diseases(s):

Verticillium wilt

Propagation method(s):

Grafting, Softwood cuttings

Skill rating:

Beginner

Maintenance hours / year:

Acer palmatum ‘Mapi-no-machihime’ is:

Deciduous

Foliage:

Flushed red in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Red, Yellow, Orange in Autumn

Habit:

Broadly columnar, Small

Ultimate height (m):

Ultimate spread (m):

Time to maturity:

10-20 years

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