Acer palmatum 'Dissectum' Japanese Maple 3Ltr Pot

Acer palmatum 'Dissectum' is a low-growing, mound-forming shrub that typically reaches around 2m in height and 2.5m in width. Its deeply-cut leaves emerge green in spring, transitioning to shades of yellow, orange, and red in autumn, creating a vibrant display of seasonal colours. In spring, it produces purplish-red flowers, while in autumn, it bears bright red winged fruits, adding to its ornamental value. This Japanese Maple is prized for its compact size and stunning foliage, making it an excellent choice for gardens and landscapes.

Features: 
Common name(s): Japanese maple 'Dissectum'
Hardiness: Hardy - H6 Rating
Foliage: Green in the spring before turning shades of yellow, orange and red in the autumn
Eventual Height & Spread: 2.5m x 2.5m
Position: Sheltered, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Moist but well-drained, Acid, Neutral

Care Tips for your Acer:

Watering:

• Regular Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Water deeply and thoroughly to ensure the roots receive adequate moisture.
• Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around the base to help retain soil moisture and regulate temperature. This also reduces weed competition.

Placement:

• Light Requirements: Place the tree in a location with partial shade to avoid scorching the delicate leaves, especially in hotter climates. Morning sun and afternoon shade are ideal.
• Soil Conditions: Ensure well-drained soil. Japanese Maples prefer slightly acidic, loamy soil rich in organic matter.
• Protection from Wind: Choose a sheltered location to protect the tree from strong winds, which can damage the foliage.

Pruning:

• Regular Pruning: Prune the tree in late winter or early spring before new growth starts. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches to maintain a healthy structure.
• Shape Maintenance: Light pruning during the growing season can help maintain the desired shape and size, but avoid heavy pruning during this time to reduce stress on the tree.

Fertilising:

• Balanced Fertiliser: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in early spring to support healthy growth. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which can promote excessive foliage growth at the expense of root development.

Acer Palmatum 'Atropurpureum' is a fantsatic Acer for autumnal firey red colour. It spends a good amount of time as a darker bronzed colour befor maturing into its brilliant red for the autumn months. Small red/purple flowers make an appearanceduring the spring but these are often mostly unnoticable - this tree is grown for its foliage interest.

The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

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Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer both a Standard 3-5 working day delivery service and a faster 1-2 working day delivery service for a small additional charge.

Postable items such as packets of seeds, gift cards etc. will be delivered using Royal Mail and have a delivery charge of £2.95.

Smaller, lighter items have delivery charges range between £4.95 – £6.95.

Larger, heavier and fragile items have delivery charges range between £9.95 – £19.95

Pallet deliveries for items such as furniture start at £69.95 (see further information about kerbside pallet deliveries below).

An accurate delivery charge will be calculated on the checkout page, once you’ve added all the products you would like to purchase.

How do I track my delivery?

Once your order has been booked in you will receive an email from the courier with information.

How fast is delivery?

Orders are dispatched within one working day of it being placed. Our standard delivery time is between 3-5 working days and our express delivery time is 1-2 working days (excluding weekends & bank holidays).

Who will deliver my order?

We have a selection of different couriers we offer for delivery depending on the size and weight of the parcel. Your order will either be delivered by Royal Mail, Evri or Parcelforce. Furniture sets or large items will be delivered using a kerbside pallet delivery service.

What is a kerbside pallet delivery service?

Most of our furniture sets and some larger or heavy items such as compost will be delivered using wooden pallets. These pallets will be delivered using a heavy goods vehicle and will need plenty of room to deliver as well as needing someone to sign for the delivery.

Kerbside delivery means that pallets will be delivered to the nearest kerbside at the address specified. The driver will position their vehicle as close as possible to the delivery address and unload the palletised goods into a spot on the kerbside that is safe and keeps the pallet secure. This is to ensure the safety of the driver, the customer and the general public. The driver will not be able to wheel the delivery across any uneven surface such as grass, gravel or up or down steps and will not unload the items from the pallet or take the pallet away with them.

With a kerbside pallet delivery service, we are able to select a specific date for delivery which best suites you. Once an order has been placed, we will contact you to discuss your preferred delivery date.

If there are any possible access issues for a larger vehicle to your address please inform us in order for us to make alternative arrangements.

What do I do if my order has arrived damaged?

If you order arrives damaged from it’s journey in transit, please email an image showing the damage to the item along with your order number for us to rectify the issue. We must be notified of any damage within 24 hours of being delivered.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

We do deliver to Northern Ireland, some larger or heavier items may have a surcharge. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to ship plants to Northern Ireland.

What is the warranty on an item I purchase?

Any goods sold by us will have the benefit of the manufacturer’s warranties, which will be for 12 months unless otherwise stated. All warranties are subject to the manufacturer’s terms and conditions. Any defective goods returned to us within the manufacturer’s warranty period will be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of the manufacturer and will be subject to compliance with the terms of their warranty. All other warranties and guarantees are expressly excluded so far as the law permits.

Do any areas of the UK incur a delivery surcharge?

Delivery addresses in the following areas may require additional delivery charge. If additional delivery charge is required we will contact you immediately. The following areas which may require additional shipping charge can be found below:

Channel Islands
Northern Ireland
Scottish Highlands
Scottish Islands
Isle of Man
Isle of Wight
Scilly Isles
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How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.