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Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Goshiki-shidare'

Japanese maple 'Toyama-nishiki'

A small, rounded, bushy tree growing slowly to about 1.5m in height. The 7 or 9 lobed, very dissected, lacy leaves have a basic leaf colour of purple-red to greenish red, variegated and streaked randomly pink or white, more intensely coloured when grown in shade, turning orange and yellow in autumn. Inconspicuous hanging clusters of small, green flowers are followed by red-flushed, winged seeds

Synonyms
Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Beni-shidare Tricolor'
Acer palmatum 'Beni-shidare Tricolor'
see moreAcer palmatum 'Goshiki-shidare'
Acer palmatum 'Beni-shidare Variegated'
Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Goshiki-shidare'
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Sand
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Purple Green Red Variegated
Summer Purple Green Red Variegated Green Red
Autumn Orange Yellow
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Sapindaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Acer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. Many have fine autumn colour, and some have ornamental stems

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moisture-retentive, well-drained soil in a sheltered position. Leaf colour is best in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated if soil is reliably moist. Leaf scorch can be caused by lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure. Suits container cultivation but attention to watering is needed in dry spells during the growing season. Suitable for bonsai cultivation. See Japanese maple cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by layering in autumn, grafting in late winter or softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Very little to no pruning required. If necessary Pruning group 1 from late autumn to midwinter only

Pests

May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale

Diseases

May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, acer leaf scorch and honey fungus

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