Acer palmatum Red Pygmy bougainvillea

Acer palmatum Red Pygmy bougainvilleaAcer palmatum Red Pygmy is a fabulous dwarf ribbon leaf maple with unusual foliage colour in spring. The leaves of this Japanese Maple are a deep red in spring and may become slightly greener through summer. Red Pygmy has a vibrant orange red leaf colour in autumn. Suitable for small garden planting, courtyards and keeping in a pot Soil: Well drained soil Conditions: The leaves can be easily spoilt by sun and wind so a part shade or afternoon shade

it cloaks itself in masses of bright yellow

Can be pruned to desired size and shape in early spring

cylindrical bottlebrush flowers appearing from mid to late spring

It is particularly suited for low hedges

tiny maroon flowers emerge in small pinnacles along the branches in beautiful contrast to the leaves

Soil: Grows well in most soils and likes moisture

In between these times

Jelly Bean displays white

It flowers in spring with pale lemon ball-shaped flowers which attract butterflies and birds

and salads

The large rounded fruit have thin skin

Ideal for garden borders