Acer palmatum 'TAYLOR' Japanese maple

Taylor is a novelty from Dutch nursery town Boskoop. Its leaves are deeply lobed, though it is not a dissectum type. The whole leaf emerges overall soft pink in the spring, turning to light green in the centre. From early summer it gains prominent white margins which contain a certain amount of pink shades throughout the whole season.

It grows slowly about 2m tall and wide. Pruning is not needed as it forms a dense and compact shrub even when young. It is an easy-care, hardy plant, which does not need much maintenance. For best leaf colouring it needs plenty of sun but make sure the roots are well mulched, too. It requires slightly acidic, semi-fertile, moist but well-drained soil to establish extensive root system.

Unlike some other varieties (Butterfly, Roseomarginatum) Talyor does very well in full sun which makes it ideal for continental gardens. The leaves are very attractive and colourful at the same time so to keep your garden looking elegant plant this maple on its own or in a group where it will be optically separated from other plants.

Japanese maples prefer acidic to neutral soil, moist but well drained, semi-fertile. Owing to its reduced size it is suitable for small gardens and front yards, too. Fully hardy to -24°C (USDA zone 6), plants older than 5 year to -27°C (USDA zone 5).

Last update 28-11-2008