Key features
Final size4 x 3 metres in 20 years
FoliageOrange/yellow/lime leaves turn red in autumns (deciduous)
PositionPart shade
Description
The foliage of Acer shirasawanum ‘Jordan’ starts a pretty orange-yellow colour, brightening to yellow-green and then turning a dramatic red in late summer and autumn. The lime coloured summer foliage is often supplemented by contrasting small red seed heads.
Unlike many Japanese Maples, Acer shirasawanum ‘Jordan’ can tolerate full sun, although it is still recommended to avoid strong early morning sun. ‘Jordan’ has a wonderfully bushy habit and is slow growing so ideal for small areas. Expect a height and spread of around 4 x 3 metres in 20 years.
AKA Shirasawa maple ‘Jordan, Jordan Full Moon Maple, Japanese Maple Jordan
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
Trees and shrubs 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. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.
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