Acer Palmatum Garnett Options Explained
40+cm: 40-80cm tall. delivered in a 7-12L pot.
90+cm: Half Standard. 80-120cm clear stem, 20-30cm rounded head. Total height 100-150cm,10L pot.
100+cm: Half Standard, 80-120cm clear stem, 30-40cm rounded head. Total height 110-160cm, 15L pot.
110+cm: Half Standard, 80-120cm clear stem, 30-40cm rounded head. Total height 110-160cm, 25L pot.
120cm: Half Standard, 80-120cm clear stem, 40-50cm rounded head. Total height 120-170cm, 35L pot.
150+cm:Half Standard, 80-120cm clear stem, 80-120cm rounded head. Total height 160-240cm, 50L pot.
Acer Palmatum Garnett AKA Dissectum Garnet
On opening the leaves are a bright red colour, slowly deepening until they change to the beautiful garnet colour, hence its name. Along with other Japanese maples, this small tree could form part of a Japanese-themed garden. Alternatively, keep this tree in a large container and is ideal for a very small patio or terraced garden as it only grows to around 3m high and 2m wide at the 10-year point.
Expect small purple flowers in the spring that become red fruit unless you are colour blind then you just get some other coloured flowers and fruits.
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Planting Acer Palmatum Garnet
Best planted in a sheltered site, will tolerate shade and clay. Try to keep out of full sun as with most palmatum, it is not fatal just affects the colour. The best results come from slightly acidic and well-draining soils. If you experience leaf scorch, this will likely come from a lack of water or too much sun.
A good choice for pots and patios due to the small size.
Pruning Acer Palmatum Garnet
No need to prune this Acer unless you have dead, diseased or crossing-over branches. As it is a slow-growing tree, it is unlikely you will need to give it any maintenance for a very long time.
A popular choice for Bonsai.
Other Questionable Information About Acer Palmatum Garnet
The size and slenderness of the tree provide excellent anti-granny climbing properties.
Useful in reducing crime in your area as an easy tree to hang a neighbourhood watch sign on.
Alf Garnet had no role in naming this tree.
Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
Our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
