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Acer palmatum 'Englishtown'

Also Known As

  • Acer palmatum 'English Town'
  • Englishtown Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with red foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Englishtown'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous red
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, compact, container plant, dwarf, fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Englishtown'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Discoverd as a witche's broom in Englishtown, New Jersy. This Maple is a dense dwarf form with tiny red leaves.
'Englishtown' is a true dwarf with a narrow upright habit. It only reaches 2 feet tall making it perfect for bonsai culture or tucked in small gardens. It was discovered as a witches' broom by Stephen Kristoff of New Jersey, who named it after the town in which he found it. The small foliage of 'Englishtown' is deep and noticeably red.
A dwarf Japanese Maple with a dense upright form. Tiny red leaves with cute sharp lobes. Originated as a witches broom mutation in Englishtown, New Jersey.
Tiny red leaves emerge in spring and does well to hold its color throughout the growing season. In fall leaves become a bright red. Its slow growth is certainly linked to its parents...'Pixie' and 'Shaina'.
English Town is a vigorous upright tight red dwarf; maybe 6' in 10 years
DWARF, red. Gregory says this plant is "like a cross between 'Pixie' and 'Shaina' but differs in it's fastigiate growth." What more could one want.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' plant

How to Grow Acer palmatum 'Englishtown'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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