Acer palmatum ‘Fjellheim’
Japanese Maple - Fjellheim
A miniature coral-bark Japanese Maple! New green spring foliage is edged with red margins turning a solid green by summer. Fall brings multi colours of gold, apricot and red. Being a coral-bark, its main feature is the bright red bark that is accentuated during winter months. Compared to its parent ‘Sango kaku’, this is much bushier and shorter, growing 4′ high by 3′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 6 |
| Tags | coral-bark |
Origin
Found as a witch's broom on Acer palmatum 'Sango kaku' from the Blue Mountains in Australia.
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun or all day indirect/filtered light. Must be planted in a well protected area out of the prevailing winds.
Soil: Well workable, moist but well draining slightly acidic soil. Dislikes heavy clay soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed, can be done during winter up until early August.
Group: Palmatum
Being part of the coral bark family of Japanese Maples, caution is strongly recommended to be planted in a very sheltered area. Coral bark maples are very sensitive to temperature changes often leading to tissue dieback on the branches. An extremely fluctuating winter can lead to complete demise.
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