Garnet

Garnet is a good example of the "dissectum" group of the species Acer palmatum. As the name suggests it features deeply cut leaves, which have an attractive shredded feather appearance.

The leaves are a light purple over the summer, taking on interesting tints in the autumn.

Garnet is one of the more vigorous forms of Acer palmataum var. dissectum, but it is still a slow-growing small tree - likely to reach 1.5m after 10 years, but often spreading more widely.

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All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

• 1-year pot-grown tree £77.00
  Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
  In a 8L-9L pot
  Small size (1.5m-2.5m after 10 years)
  

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How to grow

No pruning is necessary.

This tree grows best in a sheltered sunny position.

Garnet characteristics

• AwardsRHS AGM (current) - 1993
• Attractive featuresAttractive foliageAutumn foliage colour
• Growth habitSpreading / Flat-topped
• Height after 10 yearsUp to 1.5m / 5ft
• SunlightTolerates shade
• PruningDo not prune
• Growth rateSlow
• Site conditionsSheltered site
• Leaf colourDark purple
• Leaf colour - autumnMultiple tints
• Annual cycleDeciduous

Similar varieties

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  Acer palmatum
  Tamukeyama
  Garnet and Tamukeyama are both dissected forms and look good when inter-planted.