Acer palmatum Katsura
Price range: €145.00 through €600.00
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Description
If you love the look of Japanese maples but want something a little softer and brighter, Acer palmatum ‘Katsura’ is a gorgeous choice. In spring, the fresh foliage emerges in warm tones — a luminous yellow-green with peachy, orange-edged new growth — giving the plant a gentle “lit from within” feel. Through summer it stays light and elegant, and in autumn it finishes with rich golden yellows and fiery orange shades.
With its finely cut leaves and naturally graceful shape, ‘Katsura’ brings instant calm and structure to a garden. It’s perfect as a feature in a border, in a courtyard garden, or in a large pot where you can enjoy the changing colour up close.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Katsura’
- Common Name: Japanese Maple
- Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree/shrub
- Foliage: Fine, delicate leaves with standout seasonal colour
- Spring Colour: Yellow-green with warm peach/orange tones on new growth
- Autumn Colour: Golden yellow to orange
- Best Position: Part shade / dappled shade; sheltered from strong winds
- Soil: Moist but well-drained; neutral to slightly acidic is ideal
- Watering: Keep evenly moist while establishing; don’t let pots dry out in summer
- Best For: Feature planting, courtyards, borders, pots/containers, Japanese-style or woodland gardens
- Planting Partners: Ferns, hostas, heucheras, hakonechloa, spring bulbs, hydrangeas (in suitable soil)
Caragh Garden Notebook
Japanese maples are at their best with a little protection. Avoid exposed, windy spots and harsh afternoon sun, and mulch around the base to keep roots cool and moisture steady. In pots, consistent watering is the secret to keeping the foliage looking pristine.
Additional information
| Size | 10L 80-100cm, 12L 80-100cm, 14L 100-125cm, 30L 80-100cm, 50L pot, 1.5m tall with 1.2m spread, 70L 200-250cm, 90L pot, 2.5m tall with 1.3m spread, 15L 100-120cm, 15L 125-150cm, 15L 150-175cm, 20L 100-125cm, 20L 125-150cm, 20L 150-175cm |
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