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Acer Palmatum Tree - Description
- Potted Japanese Maple Tree
- Acer Palmatum Orange Dream
- Excellent Garden Tree
- Perfect For Small to Medium Sized Spaces
- Plant Size
- Current Height: 30 - 40cm
- Containerised (Potted)
- Comes in 3 Litre Pot
Acer Palmatum Tree - Characteristics
- Orange Dream is a large bushy shrub, or small tree
- Foliage colour changes with the seasons
- Yellow in Spring, green in Summer, turning orange in Autumn
- Leaf margins develop an orange trim from late Summer
- Unique Japanese Maple
- As tree matures it will develop a dome shaped canopy
- Deciduous tree with lobed foliage, 5 - 7 lobes
- Award winning Japanese Maple
- Mature size (Spread & Height): 3m x 4m
- Superb tree, ideal for medium sized gardens
- Deciduous tree, they loose their leaves in Winter
- Growth rate: Slow
- Frost hardy
Acer Palmatum Tree - Uses
- Wonderful specimen tree
- Great for a shaded & sheltered spot
- Great in a Winter garden
- Ideal in small to medium sized gardens
- Can be grown in pots
- Choose a pot at least 30 Litres in size
- Suited to front gardens also
- Plant in a modern, contemporary garden or Japanese style garden
- Grown for their for their architectural form & habit
- Offers a beautiful focal point in any garden
- Some companion plants for Japanese maple include Hostas, Ophiopogons, Ferns, Azalea & Blue Junipers
Acer Palmatum Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Potted trees can planted all year round
- Avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
Positioning Trees
- Japanese Maple require a sheltered spot
- Plant where they are not exposed to wind
- Provide some shading
- They do not like full sun - Best in dappled shade
- Can be planted under a deciduous tree
- Soil can be well drained, light or heavy clay
- Happy in acidic or neutral to alkaline soils
- When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
- Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
- Level off the soil around the plants
- Support with bamboo cane for first 2 years
After Care
- Soak pot for approx. 10 minutes before planting
- Water again after planting
- If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
- Weeding is also essential - especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
- Keep grass growth away from the base of trees to ensure a faster growth rate
- Avoid strimming around the base of trees
- Japanese Maples do not require any pruning or training
Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
- Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (3-4 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
