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Acer
£130.00
15 Litre
Key information
The Acer is a striking Japanese maple that provides vibrant colour for most of the year. In spring the large leaves are a purple red which develop to a crimson red in autumn. This tree can be planted in a pot or within borders. Its beautiful colour often makes them a star of your outside space.
Save 20% on outdoor plants and pre-designed borders before February 28th! Discounts are automatically applied at the checkout. Plants will be delivered in the spring, in time for growing season. A member of the Soto team will be in touch in March to arrange a suitable date for delivery.
Please note: The Acer can only be hand delivered within London and the Home Counties.
Good to know
Evergreen
Year round interest
Add a Pot
Delivery & Returns
SOTO GARDENS EDITS AND COLLECTIONS: Soto deliver nationwide for all individual plants, pots and accessories via our courier partner, DPD within 3-7 working days. Outdoor plants will be delivered from the 18th March, a member of the Soto team will be in touch closer to the time. From the 18th March, Soto border collections are hand delivered within 3-7 working days to Greater London and the Home Counties. Please get in touch if you live outside these areas. Delivery is free for all orders over £50. For orders under £50, we charge £6. If you would like your order delivered after this period, please let us know when you’d like to take receipt in the delivery notes. Soto Guests, including BIG GREEN EGG and FLOWERBX are delivered in accordance with their T&C’s. Please see our delivery and returns page for more information. Please contact Soto if you’ve any questions.
Top Tip
Help avoid leaf scorch (when the leaf turns brown) by watering thoroughly during the warmer months.
How to care for Acer
Aspect
Thrives in partial shade but can tolerate sun
Leaf colour is most vibrant in partial shade.
Care Level
Low maintenance
Don't let the soil dry out.
Watering
Regularly
Thrives in moist, well drained soil. Water well in the hotter months.
Feeding
Compost
Plant with a good quality, peat free compost. Add a layer every spring to ensure nutrients feed through to the roots.
Soil
Acers thrive in most soil types
Ensure the soil is well drained. When planting add a drainage medium, such as grit or crocs, to encourage better drainage.
Quick facts
BOTANICAL NAME
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'
PLANT TYPE
Tree
RECOMMENDED SOTO POT SIZE
Large or X-Large
HARDINESS
Very hardy
HEIGHT (INCLUDING NURSERY POT)
100cm+
TOXICITY
Not that has been reported
EVENTUAL GROWTH (10-20 years)
Height - 4m, Width - 4m
How to pot a plant
In this Soto Masterclass we take you through the steps on how to pot a plant.
Follow along with Max as he demonstrates the importance of drainage holes, how to use compost and watering after planting.
