In April 2014 I invested in an
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Ornatum' which I planted in a terracotta pot. Although these shrubs are often considered slow growers, this one has doubled its size. That's good. It is looking glorious right now and will look even more so when its colours redden in autumn. It's a fabulous shrub to have if you can give it some shelter from the wind. I moved mine after I first bought it and it is now against the house wall, in an east facing position, and only gets early morning sun. It seems to like it there. I'm not sure why mine is doing so well as the
Acer Palmatum 'Orange Dream' which I bought in May 2014, planted the same way, and in the same place in my garden, has given up the ghost!
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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Ornatum' May 2015
amid hostas, ferns, and ivy |
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| Acer palmatum dissectum 'Ornatum' April 2014 |
If I had the space, and thought they would survive, I would have a garden filled with these spectacular maples. What a show they would put on in autumn!
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