Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' (Dw) (Japanese Maple) — Bushy, Spreading, Upright, Weeping, Cascading

Overview

Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' (Dw) is a bushy, spreading, upright, weeping, cascading shrubs in the genus Acer, part of the Sapindaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 8.0 m tall. Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' (Dw) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include specimen trees, wildlife gardens and low maintenance.

About

Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' (Dw) is a cultivar of Japanese maple notable for a variable canopy that may be upright, spreading or take a weeping and cascading form. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree that reaches around 8.0 m and flowers in March to April. Plant in full sun on moist but well-drained sandy, loamy or clay soils for best development and use as a specimen or in wildlife-focused planting.

About the genus

Acer is a genus of trees and shrubs commonly known as maples. The genus is placed in the soapberry family Sapindaceae. There are approximately 132 species, most of which are native to East Asia, with a number also appearing in Europe, northern Africa, and North America.

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In the garden

Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' (Dw) sits within the genus Acer and the family Sapindaceae as a cultivated form of the Japanese maple group. Its growth habit ranges from upright to spreading, with stems that may form rounded or cascading shapes as the plant matures. The plant is deciduous and will produce flowers in March to April. Position the tree where it receives full sun and where roots remain moist but well-drained; it tolerates sandy, loamy and clay soils across acid, neutral or alkaline pH. It suits a variety of aspects — south-, east-, west- and north-facing sites — and will tolerate both sheltered and exposed conditions. In UK hardiness terms it is H6, which translates as very hardy, and corresponds roughly to USDA zones 6–8. Use Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' (Dw) as a single-specimen tree on a lawn or gravel, as a focal point in a wildlife garden, or where a low-maintenance canopy is required. Expect a mature spread that reflects its mixed habit, and plan planting space for an eventual height of about 8.0 m rather than confining it to a small bed.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Acer

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Sandy, Loamy, Clay
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' (Dw) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs, Trees
Habit: Bushy, Spreading, Upright, Weeping, Cascading
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 8.0 m
Suggested uses: Specimen trees, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' (Dw)

Propagation: Seed, Grafting, Softwood cuttings
Pest resistance: Acer gall mite, Aphids, Caterpillars, Horse chestnut scale
Disease resistance: Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch, Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' (Dw)?

Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' (Dw) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' (Dw) need?

Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' (Dw) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

How big does Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' (Dw) grow?

Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' (Dw) reaches a height of 8.0 m.

Is Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' (Dw) hardy in the UK?

Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' (Dw) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.

How do I propagate Acer palmatum 'Englishtown' (Dw)?

Seed, Grafting, Softwood cuttings.

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