Acer Palmatum
‘Ornatum’
Coming Soon
Deciduous dissectum dwarf tree with a magnificent, cascading, and broad dome-like weeping structural habit.
Leaves are 7–9 lobed, deeply cut and finely dissected with delicate, lace-like serrated segments, emerging a rich brownish-red to copper-orange in spring, maturing to a handsome bronze-green or dark olive-green in summer, and turning spectacular, fiery shades of brilliant orange-yellow and glowing crimson-red in autumn.
Pot Size: Supplied in a 2-Litre pot (View what to expect)
Spring Foliage: Rich brownish-red to copper-orange
Summer Foliage: Bronze-green to dark olive-green
Autumn Foliage: Brilliant orange-yellow and glowing crimson-red
Habit: Magnificent cascading, broad dome-like weeping structural dissectum habit with elegant, arching branches
Size: Ultimate Height: 1.5–2m | Ultimate Spread: 2–3m after 10–20 years
Position: Full sun to partial shade; possesses excellent sun tolerance compared to many newer red dissectums, though values shelter from harsh, drying winds
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Hardiness: RHS H6 (to –20°C)
Uses: Perfect as an architectural focal point over ponds, premium rockeries, garden walls, or cascading gracefully from large feature containers
| Spring Leaf | |
|---|---|
| Summer Leaf | Green, Red / Purple |
| Autumn Leaf | Orange, Red |
| Growth Habit | Dwarf / Compact, Weeping / Cascading |
| Size | III. Medium (2-4 metres), IV. Large (over 4 metres) |
