Acer Palmatum Yasemin
Acer Palmatum Yasemin, Japanese Maple. A vigourous deciduous maple Yasemin is another first class tree recently introduced from the Netherlands. Has deeply cut, shiny red leaves. May be a cross between Acer palmatum and Acer shirasawanum. Holds its colour well into summer becoming bronzy over time. Reaching around 30 feet height.
Plant in well drained soil in a sheltered site. Full sun, Hardy.
General Shrub Planting and care
- Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully.
- If the Shrub is being planted in a lawn remove a circle of turf.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base. Adding a bucketful of planting compost.
- Remove the pot gently, if well rooted cut off the pot.
- Position used. Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in, water the Shrub and area thoroughly.
- Water regular until Shrub is established.
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring.
