Sapium japonicum

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Sapium japonicum is a graceful deciduous tree valued for its fresh green foliage and exceptional autumn colour. The leaves form a neat, rounded canopy through spring and summer before turning vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow in autumn, providing a strong seasonal highlight. With its tidy habit, smooth grey bark, and minimal maintenance requirements, it is well suited to gardens, borders, and landscape planting. Hardy, adaptable, and easy to grow, Sapium japonicum is an excellent choice for adding reliable structure and dramatic autumn interest to a wide range of garden settings.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • Green
  • Yellow
Eventual Height
  • 4-8m
Flowering Month
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous

How to care for Sapium japonicum

Light:
Full sun to light shade; best autumn colour develops in a sunny position.

Soil:
Moist, fertile, well-drained soil; adaptable to most soil types including clay.

Water:
Water regularly during establishment; once established, it is tolerant of short dry periods.

Pruning:
Minimal pruning required; remove damaged or crossing branches in late winter or early spring.

Hardiness:
Hardy in UK conditions.

Feeding:
Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring; mulch annually to retain moisture and improve soil structure.

Notes

Deciduous ornamental tree

Upright, rounded growth habit

Fresh green leaves in spring and summer

Outstanding autumn colour

Shades of red, orange, and yellow in autumn

Smooth grey bark

Suitable for gardens and landscape planting

Low maintenance once established

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