Acer palmatum "Skeeter's Broom", 1-1.2 m plant height
Seller: ALLIKASILM
About this product
Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) Acer palmatum ‘Skeeter’s Broom’ – a compact, slow-growing cultivar with a dense rounded crown and delicate cut leaves.
A slow-growing ornamental tree or large shrub with delicate, dissected leaves. Suits specimen planting, rock gardens, containers and Asian-style gardens; needs shelter from wind and scorching sun.
Sold as a container-grown plant; it can be planted throughout the growing season.
Specifications
- Type: Japanese maple (Acer palmatum)
- Latin name: Acer palmatum
- Cultivar: ‘Skeeter’s Broom’
- Mature height: 150–200 cm
- Width: 100–150 cm
- Height when sold: 1–1.2 m
- Light: semi-shaded
- Winter hardiness: USDA 5–8
Advice from our agronomist
Planting Plant in spring or autumn in a sunny or part-shade sheltered spot with well-drained, humus-rich soil. Dig the hole twice as wide as the root ball; water well and mulch.
Watering Water regularly in the first years, especially in dry weather; later a deep soak in drought is enough.
Pruning Shape and remove dead branches in late winter or summer if needed; do not prune maples during spring sap flow.
Feeding and winter care Feed in spring with compost or slow-release fertiliser; excess nitrogen is not needed. Mulch the base of young plants and protect from cold dry wind; cover during spring frosts.
Codes and attributes
| Size | 1-1.2 m plant height |
|---|---|
| Category | Trees |
Delivery and timing
- Parcel locker — €2.99–3.99, free from 59,00 €
- Courier to the door — €7.99–8.99, free from 99,00 €
- Dispatched within 2 working days