Key features
AwardsRHS Award of Garden Merit
Final size2 x 3 metres in 20 years
FoliageLacy purple and red leaves (deciduous)
PositionFull sun to part shade in a sheltered site
Description
As featured on ITV’s Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh
Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Garnet’ has feathery, heavily dissected foliage that resembles the colour of a deep garnet stone throughout the spring and summer. It holds its colour well compared to other red Japanese Maples, before turning shades of scarlet for a striking display in Autumn.
Ideal for small gardens or growing in a pot, Acer palmatum ‘Garnet’ grows to 2 x 3 metres in 20 years. This wonderful red Japanese Maple will create a stunning focal point or backdrop. It is suited to a sheltered position in dappled shade and prefers slightly moist, well-drained acidic soil although lime is tolerated.
Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Garnet’ is a very popular variety of Japanese Maple so we offer a range of sizes, from quality young plants, to stunning semi mature specimens that have been grown over many years into a lovely tiered shape.
AKA Acer palmatum ‘Garnet’, Garnet Japanese Maple, Red Japanese Maple tree
Planting Steps
1Preparation
- Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
- Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
- Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
- To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.
2Planting
- Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
- Ensure the top of the plant’s compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
- Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
- Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.
3Last Steps
- Water generously around the base of the plant.
- If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.
Aftercare Advice
Japanese Maples require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. If possible, use rain water instead of tap water as this is more acidic and better for foliage colour. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.
Their natural shape is normally the most attractive, so Japanese Maples rarely need pruning. Any pruning should be carried out with a less is more approach, only removing crossing, damaged or diseased branches. Pruning should be carried out in the dormant season (November to March) as Japanese Maples bleed during other times of the year, which can weaken the branches.
For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.
