Description
‘Tsuru no mai’ is a bright pink variegated Japanese maple with serrated edging. The pink variegation on ‘Tsuru no mai’ tursn to white as the leaves mature. Autumn colour is a bright orange and red in the Autumn, Rare Maple
SPECIFICATIONS
Location: Half shade, shade
Height: up to 3m
Width: up to 2m
Autumn colour: Red, orange, yellow
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Planting:
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Dig a hole twice the width of the rootball but not deeper.
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Mix in organic matter (leaf mould, composted bark, ericaceous compost if soil is alkaline).
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Plant with the root collar level with the soil.
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Mulch with bark/leaf mould, but keep mulch clear of the trunk
Position & Planting
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Light: Best in dappled shade or with morning sun/afternoon shade. Protect from harsh midday sun, which can scorch variegated leaves.
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Shelter: Choose a sheltered spot (away from strong winds) – ideal near a wall, fence, or within other shrubs.
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Soil: Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil that’s slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5–7). Avoid very chalky/alkaline soils.
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