Acer Palmatum: Firecracker 2 sizes
Acer Palmatum: Firecracker 2 sizes
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Acer Palmatum 'Firecracker' - Japanese Maple
A spectacular slow-growing Japanese maple renowned for its intensely coloured, deeply dissected foliage. Firecracker features stunning feathery leaves in a rich deep red-purple that create a dramatic focal point throughout the growing season, before transforming into vivid orange and red flames of colour in autumn.
Key Features:
- Deep red-purple feathery, dissected foliage
- Spectacular vivid orange-red autumn colour
- Slow-growing habit - ideal for small gardens
- Compact size: 2-4m height and spread
- Perfect for containers, borders, or as a specimen tree
- Hardy and low maintenance
Planting & Care:
Plant in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Prefers a sheltered spot with partial to full sun, though some shade protection helps prevent leaf scorch in hot summers. Protect from strong winds and late frosts for best foliage quality.
An exceptional choice for adding year-round drama and colour to Japanese-style gardens, contemporary landscapes, or mixed borders. Its compact, slow-growing nature makes it particularly suitable for smaller gardens, courtyard spaces, and large patio containers.
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Planting Instructions
Plant Japanese Maple ‘Firecracker’ (Acer palmatum) in a sheltered position with partial shade and protection from strong winds and harsh afternoon sun. Choose moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid waterlogged ground.
Water the pot before planting. Dig a hole wider than the rootball and plant at the same depth as in the pot. Backfill, gently firm and water thoroughly. Mulch around the plant, keeping the mulch clear of the trunk. Water during dry spells, especially while establishing.
For container growing, use a pot with drainage holes and suitable free-draining compost. Check moisture regularly, as pots dry out more quickly than garden soil. Protect emerging foliage from late frosts. Prune only lightly if needed, removing dead or damaged growth.
Size & Specification
Japanese Maple ‘Firecracker’ (Acer palmatum) is offered in two pot-size options: 7.5 litres and 15/20 litres. Select your preferred option when ordering. Pot size refers to container volume, not plant height.
A slow-growing deciduous maple with deeply divided red-purple foliage and vivid orange-red autumn colour. The listing gives an eventual height and spread of approximately 2–4 metres. Supplied height, branching and seasonal appearance vary between living specimens.
Delivery & Dispatch
Supplied pot-grown in the size option selected. Contact Stoneybrook Nursery for current dispatch timing or delivery-access questions. Unpack promptly on arrival, check compost moisture and water if needed. Keep in a sheltered position and maintain moisture until planting.
This maple is deciduous and may arrive without leaves during its dormant season. Foliage colour and appearance change naturally through the growing season.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Its branching canopy provides seasonal cover and sheltered resting places for small garden wildlife. Fallen autumn leaves can be composted or used to make leaf mould. Combine this ornamental maple with flowering plants to provide a wider range of food and habitat for pollinators.