Acer Palmatum ‘Exeter Twilight’ (Exeter Twilight Japanese Maple)
Acer Palmatum ‘Exeter Twilight’ (Exeter Twilight Japanese Maple)
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Acer Palmatum ‘Exeter Twilight’ is an elegant, upright Japanese maple prized for its luminous seasonal foliage and compact growth habit. Its finely divided leaves emerge fresh lime green in spring, gradually develop warmer yellow tones through summer, and finish in autumn with striking yellow-orange colouring and delicate red edging. Growing approximately 3–4 metres tall and 1–2 metres wide, it provides beautiful vertical interest without taking up excessive garden space.
Perfect as a feature tree, along pathways or within smaller garden beds, Exeter Twilight creates a bright contrast against dark green shrubs, hedges and conifers. It performs best in fertile, free-draining soil with reliable moisture and protection from hot, drying winds. Its refined form, changing foliage colours and manageable size make it an excellent choice for customers wanting a distinctive ornamental maple for a cool-climate garden.
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Mature height
Approximately 3–4 metres
Mature width
Approximately 1–2 metres
Spacing
Approximately 1.5–2 metres apart, depending on the desired effect and available space.
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Lime-green spring foliage, becoming yellow-green to butter yellow through summer, followed by yellow-orange autumn colour with attractive red edging.
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Small, red-to-purple flowers may appear during spring, followed by characteristic winged maple fruits.
Sun tolerance
Full sun to filtered sunlight or partial shade.
Maintenance
Low to moderate.
Root System
Shallow, fine and fibrous, without a deep taproot.