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Acer palmatum 'Beni tsukasa' is an astounding maple whose leaves emerge a salmon pink in the spring, which then fade to a pinky-green for the summer. It is a very delicate looking tree and deserves to be in pride of place in the garden. Suitable for growing in a container or open ground. |
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Position? |
full sun to part shade; out of cold, drying winds - especially coastal winds |
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Soil? |
all soils, but avoid waterlogged areas; very dry soils will need extra watering |
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Eventual size? |
2 to 3 metres, but can be pruned |
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Habit? |
deciduous; upright, vase shaped, spectacular spring colouring |
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| Currently available at the nursery: |
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60 - 80cm tall
£24.50 |
Sold out, available autumn 2010
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