Acers, commonly known as maples, can be stunning in autumn when the colour of the dying leaves change to shades of yellow, gold, orange, and red. Japanese maples or Japanese acers (smaller in stature and native to Far East countries) are well known for their spring and autumn colours. The Japanese acer that I share here was simply labelled Acer palmatum dissectum and was photographed at the RHS garden centre in Harlow Carr last week. The cost? £200. Ouch.
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| Acer palmatum dissectum |
To be clear, Acer refers to the genus, palmatum to the shape of the leaves (like a hand), and dissectum means divided or deeply cut, feathery. Furthermore, there are many types of Acer palmatum dissectum. For example, I grow Acer palmatum dissectum Ornatum which has just started changing into its autumn colours.
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| Acer palmatum dissectum |
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| Acer palmatum dissectum |