{"product_id":"col-3l-ace-red","title":"3 Litre Red Acer Tree, Japanese Maple Plant, Nursery Pots","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e3 Litre Red Acer Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stunning Japanese Maple, celebrated for its deeply palmate, star-shaped foliage that emerges in rich red and deepens to vivid crimson and flame tones as the season progresses. A naturally slow-growing ornamental tree, it brings year-round structure and exceptional seasonal colour to gardens of all sizes. Whether placed on a patio, positioned in a border, or grown as a centrepiece container plant, this red-leaved Japanese Maple is one of the most versatile and rewarding small garden trees available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Growing Conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis red acer tree thrives in dappled shade or gentle sunlight — avoid harsh midday sun, which can scorch the delicate foliage. Plant in well-draining soil enriched with quality compost, and ensure consistent moisture, especially during dry spells. A naturally slow-growing garden tree, the Japanese Maple is equally at home as a patio container specimen or planted directly in a garden border. Apply appropriate frost protection during colder months to keep your ornamental tree thriving year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Acer palmatum (red-leaved cultivar)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Japanese Maple, Red Japanese Maple, Red Acer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassification:\u003c\/b\u003e Deciduous Tree \/ Large Shrub\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/b\u003e 2–4 m × 2–4 m (slow-growing; variety dependent)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Bushy, Rounded, Elegantly Branched Deciduous Tree\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e Patio Containers, Small Gardens, Borders, Japanese Garden Designs, Ornamental Collections\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/b\u003e Spring (small, inconspicuous purple-red flowers)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAutumn Interest:\u003c\/b\u003e Outstanding — foliage intensifies to vivid red, orange and scarlet before leaf fall\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Dappled Shade to Gentle Partial Sun (shelter from harsh midday sun and cold, drying winds)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich; tolerates most soils; prefers slightly acidic conditions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Deciduous Tree (may benefit from frost protection in exposed or very cold sites)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Deeply Palmate, Star-Shaped Leaves in Rich Red-Purple, intensifying through the season\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Low Maintenance — ideal for beginners and experienced gardeners alike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey Care Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring; carry out light pruning in late autumn; repot container-grown specimens every two to three years using fresh compost; mulch around the base in winter and shelter from hard frosts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Red Acer Tree (Japanese Maple) supplied in a 3 litre nursery pot, ready to pot on or plant out\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e This plant is supplied as a red-leaved Japanese Maple in a nursery pot, ready to plant. As with all living plants, exact leaf shape and shade of red may vary slightly by individual specimen and season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Accelopack","offers":[{"title":"Nursery Pot","offer_id":56175434400129,"sku":"COL-3L-ACE-REDX1","price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Olive Planter","offer_id":56175434432897,"sku":"COL-3L-ACE-REDX1-CP1","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metal Cream Planter","offer_id":56175434465665,"sku":"COL-3L-ACE-REDX1-CP2","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metal Green Planter","offer_id":56175434498433,"sku":"COL-3L-ACE-REDX1-CP3","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/0854\/7722\/files\/file_bcfac99c-a5c9-4812-9ed6-ee07575af126.png?v=1787666071","url":"https:\/\/www.hopeplants.com\/products\/col-3l-ace-red","provider":"Hope Plants Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}