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We’re offering you a Acer palmatum 'Festival' Japanese Maple – Vibrant Compact Tree for just €39 saving you 47% off Perfect Plant Deal UK's prices.

A Showpiece for Every Garden: Acer palmatum ‘Festival’

Add a burst of colour and striking structure to your garden with this superb Japanese maple from the Acer family! The ‘Festival’ variety is celebrated for its multi-toned foliage, transforming garden spaces as leaves shift from vibrant yellow and green in spring and summer to dazzling orange and red come autumn.

• Perfect for Smaller Spaces: Its natural upright, compact growth habit makes it easy to maintain in petite gardens, on patios, or even in large decorative pots.
• Low-Maintenance and Hardy: This deciduous tree sheds its leaves in winter but reliably puts out fresh, colourful growth each spring. Simply shelter from harsh wind and strong midday sun for best results.
• Delivered Ready to Impress: Your maple arrives at 60–70cm tall, including a 19cm nursery pot—giving you instant structure and focal interest.

Growing Guide

• Light: Prefers a semi-shaded or dappled location, protected from strong wind and intense sun to keep leaves pristine.
• Soil: Grows best in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils (pH 5.5–7.0).
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK conditions; suitable for exposed yet sheltered gardens.
• Planting: For quickest rooting and best establishment, plant from March through early November when soils are warmer.

Planting & Care

• Water deeply after planting and during dry spells, especially during the first season.
• Mulch annually with leaf mould or bark to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Prune gently in late autumn or early spring if shaping is needed; avoid heavy pruning.
• Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers; opt for slow-release feed in early spring.

Garden Inspiration

• Companion planting: Excellent with ferns, hostas, or Japanese forest grass in dappled borders.
• Design tip: Use as a focal point in containers, or underplant in woodland schemes with spring bulbs for striking seasonal contrasts.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  Plant between March and early November for healthy rooting and growth.
• How fast does the 'Festival' maple grow?
  This is a slow-growing cultivar, gaining a few centimetres each year—ideal for smaller spaces.
• What kind of soil does it prefer?
  Moist, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal for vibrant foliage and healthy roots.