Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Green Globe’ (Cut-leafed Acer)

With finely dissected green leaves, this is a pretty form of acer. Hardy and deciduous it can grow into a rounded large shrub or small tree to about 4 x 4m over a decade. The leaves turn a lovely buttery yellow in the autumn.

Best grown with their feet in the shade and head in the sun in well drained, moist, neutral to acid soil, protected from cold and drying winds. Prune lightly for health but never in the spring when the sap is rising. 'By cuttings/grafted'

N.B. When clipping several plants with the same tool, have a bucket containing a 5% bleach solution and swish your blades around for 30 seconds between plants to sterilise them. This will help avoid the chance of cross contamination of disease.

As with all woody plants, plant high, exposing as much of the taper at the base of the trunk as possible. Allowing soil to accumulate round the base of a tree can be fatal. Keep very well watered when first planted.