Acer Palmatum Aratama - Japanese Maple Aratama

Japanese Maple Aratama

Approximate Sizing

25cm Pot - 60cm Tall
33cm Pot - 90cm Tall
40cm Pot - 1.1m Tall
50cm Pot - 1.3m Tall

About the Variety:
Variety: Acer Palmatum 'Aratama' - Aratama Japanese Maple
Full Size: Typically grows to 1.5 metres tall with a spread of 1.5 metres.
Foliage: Deciduous, palmate leaves emerge vibrant green in spring, turning shades of yellow, orange, and red in autumn.

Why Choose the Aratama Japanese Maple?

Key Features:
- Compact Size: 'Aratama' has a compact growth habit, making it suitable for smaller gardens, courtyards, or as a specimen plant in containers.
- Stunning Autumn Colour: The foliage of 'Aratama' transforms into a kaleidoscope of yellow, orange, and red hues in autumn, providing a vibrant display of seasonal colour.
- Fine Texture: The delicate, palmate leaves of 'Aratama' add a sense of elegance and grace to the landscape, with their fine texture creating a soft, airy appearance.
- Versatile Landscape Use: Whether planted as a focal point, border accent, or in a Japanese-style garden, 'Aratama' lends itself well to various landscape styles and settings.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, Japanese Maples are generally low-maintenance, requiring only occasional pruning to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches.
- Winter Interest: Even after leaf drop, the branching structure of 'Aratama' adds architectural interest to the winter garden, particularly when underplanted with snowdrops or other winter-flowering bulbs.