Acer palmatum Starfish 50-60 CM C10

Acer palmatum 'Starfish' is a slow-growing, deciduous Japanese maple valued for its distinctive, deeply lobed foliage that curves slightly upward to create a striking, sculptural look through the season. It thrives in partial shade in a sheltered spot, preferring moist but well‑drained, fertile soil that is acidic to neutral (avoid chalky ground). With minimal pruning (just to remove dead or crossing wood) and protection from drying winds, it makes an elegant focal point for small gardens, courtyards and containers, and is noted for reliable autumn foliage colour.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Partial shade; sheltered from cold winds

Rate of Growth: Slow

Soil: Moist but well-drained, fertile, preferably acidic to neutral; avoid chalk

Hardiness: Fully hardy

Plant at a Glance