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Acer palm. 'Jerre Schwartz' / 3L
Acer palmatum 'Jerre Schwartz'
Confirmed format: 3 Litre Pot
Plant Highlights: Compact, slow-growing Japanese maple • Finely lobed foliage with colourful spring growth • Brilliant red autumn display • Excellent for containers and small gardens • Elegant year-round structure
Overview
Acer palmatum 'Jerre Schwartz' is a compact Japanese maple valued for its refined habit and beautiful seasonal foliage. The deeply lobed leaves emerge flushed with soft pink before maturing to dark green with bronze-green tones through summer. In autumn, the foliage develops rich shades of red, creating a vibrant display before leaf fall. Its naturally upright, compact growth makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, courtyard planting and large containers. Slow growing and easy to accommodate, it brings delicate texture and strong seasonal interest without requiring a large space.
Why We Love It
'Jerre Schwartz' offers the beauty of a traditional Japanese maple in a compact form. Its colourful spring foliage, fine leaf texture and dependable autumn display make it an excellent choice where space is limited but year-round interest is still desired.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Acer palmatum 'Jerre Schwartz' |
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| Common Name | Japanese Maple 'Jerre Schwartz' |
| Plant Type | Deciduous ornamental tree |
| Foliage | Deeply lobed dark green leaves with pink-flushed spring growth and bronze-green summer tones |
| Autumn Colour | Rich red |
| Position | Partial shade or full sun |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil |
| Growth Habit | Compact, upright small tree or large shrub |
| Best Uses | Specimen planting, Japanese gardens, courtyard gardens, woodland planting and large containers |
| Mature Height | Approximately 1.5 m to 2.5 m |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 0.5 m to 1 m |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (−20°C to −15°C). With shelter from strong winds. |
Growing Guide
| Planting Location | Plant in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position, protected from strong winds. In Ireland, partial shade is often the best choice, helping to preserve foliage quality and reduce the risk of leaf scorch during hot, dry weather. |
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| Watering | Water regularly while establishing and during prolonged dry spells, particularly if grown in a container. |
| Mulching | Apply a mulch in spring to help conserve soil moisture and keep the roots cool, taking care not to pile mulch against the trunk. |
| Pruning & Maintenance | Pruning is rarely necessary. Remove dead, damaged or crossing branches during the dormant season if required, allowing the tree to retain its naturally graceful shape. Avoid heavy pruning. |
Perfect For
- Specimen planting
- Japanese-style gardens
- Courtyard gardens
- Woodland planting
- Large containers
Good to Know
- In Ireland, partial shade is often ideal to protect foliage from leaf scorch during dry spells.
- Needs shelter from strong winds to prevent foliage damage.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 3 Litre Pot |
|---|---|
| Plant Habit | Compact, slow-growing Japanese maple with finely lobed foliage |
| Seasonal Colour | Pink-flushed spring growth, bronze-green summer foliage and rich red autumn colour |
| Ideal Uses | Specimen planting, Japanese-style gardens and large containers |
| Growing Conditions | Best grown in partial shade or full sun in moist, well-drained soil with shelter from strong winds |
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