Acer palmatum 'Garnet' (Red Japanese Maple) — H40 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Acer palmatum 'Garnet' stay outside in winter? Yes, it is hardy down to –20 °C and can stay outside year-round — just protect the pot with a cover during prolonged intense frost to prevent the root ball from freezing completely.
How fast does the Acer palmatum 'Garnet' grow? The Japanese maple 'Garnet' is slow-growing — it gains about 10 to 15 cm per year and reaches 1.5 to 2 m at maturity, making it one of the best plants for small urban spaces.
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CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🍁 Finely cut garnet red foliage in spring-summer • 🔥 Fiery orange-red in autumn • ☀️ Partial shade to gentle sun • ❄️ Hardy down to –20 °C • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H40 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
Acer palmatum 'Garnet', or red Japanese maple, is a deciduous shrub native to Japan, selected for its finely cut foliage and deep garnet red shade that lasts all summer before turning a fiery orange-red in autumn. Its compact form and slow growth make it one of the most graphic and elegant plants in the Japanese maple collection for small spaces.
Easy to grow in a pot and very hardy, it is a top choice to create a colorful focal point on a balcony, terrace, or in a zen garden bed, offering decorative interest across three seasons.
Which Japanese maple to choose?
The Verdeia Japanese maple collection offers three varieties with distinct colors. Here’s how the 'Garnet' fits among the catalog references:
- Acer palmatum 'Garnet' (this plant) — finely cut garnet red foliage, orange-red in autumn, compact form (1.5 to 2 m). The most intense and graphic maple for a colorful focal point all season long.
- Acer palmatum 'Going Green' — bright green finely cut foliage, yellow-orange in autumn, slightly more upright form. The choice for a fresher composition or to contrast with 'Garnet' in a duo.
- Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream' — bright yellow-orange foliage in spring turning green in summer, then intense orange in autumn. The choice for a warm and bright palette very different from the deep red of 'Garnet'.
Exposure & location
The Japanese maple 'Garnet' is sensitive to both extremes: the hot afternoon sun dries out its fine leaves and browns their tips, while too deep shade dulls the red intensity. Bright partial shade or morning sun is ideal. It must be sheltered from drying winds.
- Exposure: bright partial shade or gentle morning sun — avoid hot afternoon sun in summer.
- Location: sheltered balcony, semi-shaded terrace, small zen garden — in pot or in the ground.
- Soil: light, fresh, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic.
- Protection: sheltered from dry winds that quickly brown fine leaves.
Rotate the pot 90° every 2 to 3 months so all sides receive the same amount of light — a potted maple exposed on only one side develops an unbalanced shape within a few seasons.
Watering & care
In a pot, the 'Garnet' maple depends entirely on watering — its substrate dries out much faster than in the ground, especially in midsummer. The finger test at 5 cm depth is the best guide. If leaf tips brown, it’s often a sign of water stress or too much sun exposure, as explained in our article on yellowing or browning leaves.
- Watering: regular to keep substrate slightly fresh — never soggy, never completely dry in summer.
- Fertilizer: mild, ericaceous plant type in spring then early summer — avoid fertilizers too rich in nitrogen that promote green foliage at the expense of red.
- Pruning: minimal — only to harmonize shape in late winter on bare wood, removing crossed branches.
- Mulching: 5 to 8 cm at the base in pot or ground to limit evaporation and protect shallow roots.
In winter, the pot can stay outside down to –20 °C — only protect the container with a frost cloth in case of severe prolonged frost to prevent the soil from freezing completely around the roots.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The deep garnet red and lace-like foliage of 'Garnet' create a striking contrast with greens and light tones — in a contemporary zen garden or an outdoor jungle composition, it immediately stands out as the focal point of any plant scene.
- For a graphic zen composition in a pot, pair it with Fargesia rufa in a neighboring container — the finely cut red maple against the light green cascading bamboo creates a lively color and texture tension, in a Japanese garden spirit.
- To amplify the red in a contrasting duo, place it next to Acer palmatum 'Orange Dream' yellow-orange — the two potted maples side by side on a terrace create a spectacular autumn composition with two complementary palettes.
- For an elegant partial shade bed, plant it in front of Fargesia 'Moontears'® Boobux in a low hedge — the dense, structured bright green of the compact bamboo highlights the airy lightness of the red maple foliage in the foreground.
- To enhance the garnet red in a pot, a matte black or anthracite gray ceramic container creates the sharpest and most sophisticated contrast — the dark background intensifies the red glow and golden reflections of the autumn foliage.
In autumn, 'Garnet' is the most spectacular maple in the collection — place it somewhere visible from indoors to enjoy the fire of its orange-red foliage against the gray autumn sky.
Verdeia tips
- Protect the fine leaves from the hot afternoon sun: the 'Garnet' maple tolerates morning sun but its finely cut leaves quickly burn in full summer sun — a spot with light shade between 1 pm and 5 pm preserves leaf integrity and red intensity all season.
- Water generously during heat waves: in a pot exposed to summer heat, substrate can dry out in less than 24 hours — evening watering during heat spells prevents tip wilting and keeps delicate leaves turgid.
- Repot every 3 to 4 years in spring before bud break: potted maples tolerate slight root confinement but depleted substrate gradually reduces red intensity — repot in a mix based on ericaceous soil, increasing diameter by 3 to 4 cm maximum.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Acer palmatum 'Garnet'
- Common name: Red Japanese maple
- Region (Country): Asia (Japan)
- Dimensions at delivery: H40 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
- Adult size: 1.5 to 2 m (compact form, slow growth)
- Exposure: bright partial shade to gentle morning sun
- Watering: regular, substrate slightly fresh
- Foliage: finely cut garnet red, orange-red in autumn, deciduous
- Hardiness: down to –20 °C
- Care: light pruning in late winter for shape only
- Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
- Decor style: Japanese zen / Plant minimalism / Contemporary terrace
Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of red and foliage density naturally vary depending on exposure, season, and growing conditions.
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Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.