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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Garnet'

By Maple

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Garnet' (Acer palmatum)

30 May, 2007
27 likes

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.

'Garnet' is a medium-sized deciduous shrub. Leaves with usually seven deeply dissected lobes, deep brownish-red throughout summer, slightly brighter in autumn. Small purplish flowers are followed by red fruits.

Acid or Neutral soil
Moist but well-drained
Chalk, Clay, Loam or Sand.

Aspect
East, West or South facing.
Sheltered.

Propagation
Propagate by grafting or softwood cuttings.

Comments on this photo

Caro

I love acers, one of my favourites.

8 Jun, 2007

Sodapopklc

Hi, love the maple it's so vibrant red and elegant - they are a huge fav of mine :-)

sodapopklc

30 Jun, 2007

Gillwahid

HI Maple what a beautiful acer such a rich and vibrant colour
it looks beautiful
.Gill

28 Jul, 2007

Maple

This is my baby lol I love acers and this is one of 3 I have but yes the colour on this one is particularly spectacular. Thanks for the comments

10 Aug, 2007

Grenville

We agree with all the comments -they are spectacular. Kind regards and happy gardening from Grenville and Alan in Bristol.

18 Aug, 2007

Joebell

kettle s boiling tea or coffee? i just love that acer

27 Aug, 2007

Majeekahead

love this one!

24 Nov, 2007

Bumbleb

I love this acer colour great

29 Nov, 2007

Michelle

The colour is just so vivid !! Its tooo hot here in Perth Western Australia to grow a stunning specimen like this one ! WOW !!! Im blown away !

22 Jan, 2008

Doglet

Stunning color! I planted my first acer in the fall. I hope it will be as lovely as yours.

23 Jan, 2008

Maple

Such a shame you can't have one Michelle. Do you not have a shady, sheltered spot where you could give it a go? They can be quite tricky and temperamental (I lost all the leaves off my 6' Acer due to a position change - too windy) but are worth it for the colour. So long as you keep them well watered in the heat and out of the wind you should be OK.
Good luck with it Doglet! Please post a photo when it comes into leaf. Which Acer did you get?

23 Jan, 2008

Patrick

Absolutely beautiful stunning colour

28 Jan, 2008

Dansgrdn

Maple, beautiful pictures. I especially like the pictures of your Acer palmatum 'Garnet' . Thanks for the quick and warm welcome as well.

Dan.

P.S. I think you need a few more new acer palmatums :).

3 Mar, 2008

Maple

Do you know what Dan I completely agree with you! I've seen 4 that I really love and keep dropping hints for the big birthday this year but I think I will just have to go and get at least 1. If anyone moans I'll blame you ;o )

3 Mar, 2008

Flcrazy

You are a woman after my husband's heart...lol. He LOVES jap. maples too.

6 Mar, 2008

Gardengnome

Maple this is a wonderful and colorful plant.

4 Aug, 2008

Aleyna

Oh my gosh!! thats gorgeous!!! what a stunning color!

1 Nov, 2008

Annacampbel..

I have a spot on the north side of my house where I'm trying to grow a wild dogwood but i dont think its working a little too much sun woul a jap maple do well here? I would love some red in that spot to go with my white irises. It gets about half n half

6 Jun, 2009

Maple406

I love your pic, they're my fave tree. Mine was a beautiful shape, arched branches, till it fell off the wall & one side completley snapped off! I was gutted but it's still growing well.

11 Jan, 2010

Dwyllis

I'm looking for a couple of acers to include somewhere in the garden & would like one of them to be red. I really like this one ... does it keep the same colour through its foliage season? I know there are some that start pinkish or red, but are only like that for a short time, & then revert to green.

21 Sep, 2011