Acer palmatum ‘Limelight’
Price range: £295.00 through £750.00
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Description
Bright, fresh and beautifully refined, Acer palmatum ‘Limelight’ is a Japanese maple that brings instant light to a planting scheme. Its finely cut leaves emerge in vibrant lime-green tones, creating a crisp, modern contrast against darker evergreens and richer foliage plants. As the season moves on, the colour softens into elegant green shades, before finishing with warm autumn tones that add another layer of interest.
With its naturally graceful shape and delicate foliage, ‘Limelight’ is ideal as a feature plant in a border, a courtyard garden, or a large pot where you can enjoy the detail up close. It’s a brilliant choice if you want the calm architecture of an acer, but with a brighter, more uplifting colour palette.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Limelight’
- Common Name: Japanese Maple
- Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree/shrub
- Foliage Colour: Lime-green to fresh green (seasonal variation), warm autumn tones
- Foliage: Fine, delicate, deeply cut leaves
- Best Position: Part shade / dappled shade; sheltered from strong winds
- Soil: Moist but well-drained; neutral to slightly acidic is ideal
- Watering: Keep evenly moist while establishing; in pots, don’t allow to dry out
- Best For: Feature planting, borders, courtyards, pots/containers, contemporary or Japanese-style gardens
- Planting Partners: Ferns, hostas, heucheras (dark-leaved), hakonechloa, evergreen shrubs, spring bulbs
Caragh Garden Notebook
Acers prefer steady conditions: shelter from wind, avoid scorching afternoon sun, and mulch to keep roots cool. If growing in a pot, consistent watering through summer makes all the difference to leaf quality.
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