Acer palmatum Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum Skeeter's Broom red maple leaves

Acer palmatum Skeeter's Broom maple leaves

Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' Maple in large pot

Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' Maple in pot

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Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' Tree

Name: Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: APS.B.5.4
Price: 50.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Dwarf Purple Japanese Maple

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Final size 2 x 2 metres in 20 years

Foliage Lobed purple and red leaves (deciduous)

Position Part shade

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Description

Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' is a dwarf relative of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'. It features notably large, deeply lobed leaves that are bright red in spring. Darkening to burgundy in summer, they then turn bright red in autumn for a vibrant display.

This small Japanese Maple has a slightly upright habit, growing to 2 x 2 metres in 20 years. Best planted in a well draining yet moist site away from strong winds, Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' will reward you with beautiful colours from spring through autumn.

AKA Skeeters Broom Japanese Maple

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.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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