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Quick Guide
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Elegant, finely cut foliage
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Stunning autumn colour display
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Ideal for pots or borders
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Perfect for small gardens
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Architectural focal point plant
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Image for display purposes only. Foliage is seasonal.
Acer palmatum, commonly known as Japanese Maple, is one of the most refined and visually striking small trees you can grow in a UK garden. Listed by the Royal Horticultural Society and widely cultivated across Britain, it is prized for its delicately lobed, hand-shaped leaves and graceful branching habit.
Through spring and summer, the foliage is typically fresh green, although many cultivated forms range from rich burgundy to soft lime. In autumn, the leaves transform into vivid shades of scarlet, crimson, orange or gold, creating a remarkable seasonal display.
Japanese Maple works beautifully as a standalone specimen in a lawn, courtyard or gravel garden. It pairs particularly well with ferns, hostas, Hakonechloa grasses, and spring bulbs, where its fine foliage contrasts with broader leaves. In pots, it brings structure to patios and terraces, especially when underplanted with shade-tolerant perennials.
Its elegant, layered form lends a calm, architectural quality — equally at home in contemporary urban gardens or more traditional planting schemes.
Plant Care Guide
Japanese Maple prefers a sheltered position, protected from strong winds which can scorch delicate leaves. It thrives in partial shade, especially in southern areas of the UK, though green-leaved forms tolerate more sun than red varieties.
Plant in moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid waterlogged conditions. Mulch annually in spring to retain moisture and protect shallow roots.
Water regularly during dry spells, particularly for container-grown plants. Feed lightly in spring with a balanced fertiliser.
Pruning is minimal — remove dead or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when the sap is dormant. Avoid heavy pruning, as this can spoil its natural shape.
In very exposed or frosty locations, young plants may benefit from winter protection during their first few years.
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EAN code011215
- Ultimate Height200-300cm
- Ultimate Spread200-300cm
- Foliage ColourScarlet, Green, Orange-red
- SunlightFull Sun, Partial Shade
- Planting SeasonSpring, Autumn
- Season of InterestSpring, Summer, Autumn
- Growth RateModerate, Slow
- Bee FriendlyYes
- Pet FriendlyYes
- Child FriendlyYes
- Soil PHNeutral, Acid
Delivery Areas
We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.
Delivery Costs & Delivery Day
Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.
Delivery Timeframes
We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.
Third-Party Couriers
For London postcodes outside a 5-mile radius of our Kentish Town garden centre, we may occasionally use a third-party courier for delivery. In these cases, we try our best to still deliver the items in the requested delivery time slot but please be aware that occasionally this may not always be possible and is out of our control.
Click & Collect
We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.
All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.
Returns Policy
If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.
Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.
Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.
Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.
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Creating an urban paradise
Our dream is to transform urban living into a plant lovers' paradise. Making our neighbourhoods a wonderful place is good for our wellbeing and more friendly to the environment. A shared vision that gets us out of bed in the morning.
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