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Acer palmatum Sherwood Flame

Sherwood Flame Japanese Maple

A small tree with a rounded, spreading crown and attractive reddish-purple foliage that retains its colour all summer. Reddish-green early fall colour will intensify to scarlet-red.

  • »  Rounded spreading formal crown
  • »  Attractive dark burgundy foliage spring and early summer
  • »  Foliage will fade to reddish-green in late summer
  • »  Fall colour intensifies to a scarlet-red

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:4-5 m
  • Spread:3-4 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Critter
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Fragrant
• Low Maintenance
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer palmatum 'Sherwood Flame'

Best planted in a well-drained soil with high organic matter. Japanese maples are grown as specimen trees or multi-stemmed plants. Any pruning should be done in summer. Mulch well, but avoid heaping mulch against the stem. Most cultivars need full sun or light afternoon shade. 

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