{"product_id":"acer-palm-little-princess-c3-struik","title":"Acer palm. 'Little Princess' \/ 3L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcer palm. 'Little Princess' \/ 3L\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum 'Little Princess'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Litre Pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf Japanese maple with a naturally compact habit • Fresh green leaves with red-edged new growth • Brilliant yellow and orange autumn colour • Excellent for containers and small gardens • Elegant architectural specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcer palmatum 'Little Princess' is a slow-growing, dwarf Japanese maple valued for its naturally compact, spreading habit and finely shaped palmate leaves. Fresh spring growth emerges bright green with attractive red margins before maturing to rich green through summer. In autumn, the foliage transforms into vibrant shades of yellow and orange, providing outstanding seasonal interest. Its manageable size makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, Japanese-inspired planting, sheltered borders and decorative patio containers, where its elegant form can be appreciated throughout the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Little Princess' offers all the elegance of a Japanese maple in a compact form that fits comfortably into smaller spaces. Its delicate foliage, refined branching and dependable autumn colour make it an outstanding focal point for patios, courtyards and ornamental borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcer palmatum 'Little Princess'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwarf Japanese Maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous ornamental tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright green with red-edged new growth, turning yellow and orange in autumn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeasonal Interest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring to autumn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun or partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist but well-drained, acid to neutral soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHabit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact, spreading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 1 m to 1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 1 m to 1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRHS H6 (−20°C to −15°C). Requires shelter from harsh, cold winds and late spring frosts to protect young foliage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePositioning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position, protected from strong winds. Partial shade is ideal, particularly in warmer or exposed gardens, as it helps preserve the delicate foliage and reduces the risk of leaf scorch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during prolonged dry periods, especially while the plant is establishing or if grown in a container.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePruning is rarely required. Remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches during late autumn or winter if necessary to maintain its natural shape.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatio containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-inspired gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheltered borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecimen planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known by the synonym 'Chiyo-hime'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelter from strong winds to reduce the risk of foliage scorch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-growing cultivar with a naturally compact, spreading habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied in a 3 Litre Pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous ornamental tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest grown in full sun or partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIdeal Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal for small gardens, patio containers, Japanese gardens and specimen planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValued for its compact habit and exceptional autumn foliage colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Van Son \u0026 Koot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54581057683789,"sku":"8718182410570","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/acer-palm-little-princess-c3-struik","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}