Colour in successive chapters
Pink-red and bronze fresh growth sits above mature green leaves, before the crown turns bright red in autumn.
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Acer 'Jerre-Schwartz'® 19cm
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€38,00
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Acer palmatum ‘Jerre Schwartz’®
Colour on demand: pink, red, green — pick and mix 🎨
- Pink-red fresh growth
- Fine deeply lobed leaves
- Narrow compact habit
- Bright red autumn colour
Acer palmatum ‘Jerre Schwartz’® holds more than one season within a single crown. Pink-red leaves emerge at the shoot tips, intermediate shades deepen to bronze and mature green provides a calm background for this delicate conversation of colour. The deeply lobed leaves leave small windows of light between them, keeping the whole display airy and lively. In autumn, these different voices come together in red, giving one bright final appearance before leaf fall.
Its narrow, upright and compact form is ideal for small entrances, sheltered terraces and borders that need colour without excessive width. Fine foliage rewards close viewing, while the clear silhouette keeps the composition orderly and elegant.
What makes it special
Three substantial qualities explain why ‘Jerre Schwartz’ stands out both in close detail and in its overall presence.
Foliage that rewards a closer look
Deep divisions and fine lobes give the compact crown an airy, almost feathered surface.
A silhouette with design value
The narrow vertical line brings height and colour where available space is restricted.
Why you will love it: A compact crown that continually renews the contrast between pink, red and green.
In the garden & on the balcony Placement & plant combinations A focal point in sheltered bright partial shade, with enough open space to appreciate its compact upright crown with a narrow bushy habit
Elegant upright presence
Use it as a focal point near an entrance, sheltered seating area or in the middle layer of a cool mixed planting. At maturity, it develops a compact upright crown with a narrow bushy habit and benefits from a calm background and sufficient open space to retain its natural architecture.
For several plants retaining a free natural crown, allow centre-to-centre spacing close to the mature spread of 1–1.5 m. In a pot choose a stable base, free drainage and a position where the roots are protected from overheating.
Combinations that work
The pink-red, bronze and green palette of ‘Jerre Schwartz’ becomes clearer beside cream stripes, ivory ferns and purple flower spikes. All three choices suit bright partial shade and organic soil with even moisture and good drainage, creating clean layers around the Acer’s natural form.
- Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Little Tabby’ — Low cream-striped clumps leave the narrow line of the trunk visible.
- Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ‘Pearly White’ — Pale fern fronds provide a quiet contrast beneath the pink-red flush.
- Liriope muscari ‘Royal Purple’ — Upright purple flower spikes add late-summer colour, while dark foliage remains as a low base.
Care at a glance
Light
Morning sun or bright partial shade, sheltered from fierce afternoon sun and reflected heat.
Watering
Water thoroughly when the upper layer begins to dry, maintaining even moisture without waterlogging; check pots more frequently in hot weather.
Climate & hardiness
Deciduous and hardy in winter cold; fresh growth benefits from shelter against late frost, hot dry air and extreme summer exposure.
Safety
An ornamental plant, not food. It is not intended for consumption; place it away from children or animals that tend to chew plant material.
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, microclimate, ground planting, pots, growing medium, watering, feeding, pruning and the winter cycle
Light & microclimate
Morning sun or bright partial shade, sheltered from fierce afternoon sun and reflected heat.
Planting in the ground
Plant in fertile, organic, acid to neutral soil that retains moisture yet drains freely. Keep the root collar level with the surrounding soil and allow the natural crown the space indicated by its mature habit.
Growing in a pot
Use a roomy, stable outdoor pot with unobstructed drainage holes and a structured growing medium that resists compaction. It can grow for years in a large outdoor pot with free drainage and even moisture. As it matures towards 1.5–2.5 m × 1–1.5 m, check available root space periodically and move to a larger pot when required.
Watering & cool roots
Water thoroughly when the upper layer begins to dry, maintaining even moisture without waterlogging; check pots more frequently in hot weather. An organic mulch helps buffer sudden changes in moisture and temperature.
Feeding & clean foliage
A light application of balanced fertiliser in early spring is usually sufficient. Avoid excessive nitrogen and late feeding, which encourage soft new growth.
Pruning & the winter cycle
Pruning is rarely necessary. Remove only dead, damaged or awkwardly crossing branches after leaf fall and before midwinter. A bare crown in winter is entirely normal.
Development over timeFrom a young Acer to a narrow compact crown with fine multi-toned growthCareful establishment gradually gives way to characteristic natural branching and increasingly rich seasonal changes.
First establishment
After planting, new growth may be restrained while the root system settles. Even moisture and a sheltered microclimate matter more than rapid extension.
The natural habit becomes clear
As the main shoots branch, the plant gradually develops a compact upright crown with a narrow bushy habit. Its natural line is most attractive when it is not clipped into a rigid shape.
A mature seasonal rhythm
With maturity it repeats its distinctive colour cycle each year: pink-red and bronze spring, green summer and bright red autumn colour, followed by natural leaf fall.
Mature form & dimensions
Maturity 15–20 yearsHeight 1.5–2.5 mSpread 1–1.5 mCompact upright crown with a narrow bushy habit
Closely spaced upright branches keep the outline narrow, with finely lobed leaves and pink new growth.
Form through time
Deciduous
Spring → summerFine multicoloured new growth
WinterThe same branching after leaf fall
The leaves fall naturally in autumn. Winter reveals the woody framework that will support new growth the following spring.
What to expect after planting: In a suitable position in open ground, the mature form reaches approximately 1.5–2.5 m in height and 1–1.5 m in spread over 15–20 years. Growth usually remains more restrained in a pot.
History & origin Cultivar origin Billy Schwartz’s selection, named after his mother
Billy Schwartz found an unusually dense cluster of shoots on a Japanese maple. This witch’s broom gave rise to ‘Jerre Schwartz’, a selection with compact growth and dense branching.
Schwartz named the cultivar after his mother, Jerre. The date of the original discovery is unknown. The cultivar name is written ‘Jerre Schwartz’, without a hyphen.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Lobes and teeth
The fine texture of ‘Jerre Schwartz’ leaves forms at two scales: deep cuts separate the blade into lobes, while smaller teeth shape their edges. The lobes remain joined at the base, making one simple palmate leaf rather than several separate leaflets.
Two ages, two colours
Fresh pink-red growth coexists with mature green leaves, so different developmental stages are visible within the same crown. In Acer palmatum, changes in red colour are associated with anthocyanins and their balance with the other leaf pigments.
Frequently asked questions
Six practical answers covering light, seasonal colour, pots, mature size, pruning and winter leaf fall.
01How much sun will it tolerate in Greece?
Morning sun or bright partial shade, sheltered from fierce afternoon sun and reflected heat. A sheltered microclimate matters just as much as the number of hours of light.
02Why are red and green leaves present together?
The simultaneous presence of red fresh growth and mature green leaves is characteristic and varies with the pace of new growth.
03Can it remain in a pot?
It can grow for years in a large outdoor pot with free drainage and even moisture. As it matures towards 1.5–2.5 m × 1–1.5 m, check available root space periodically and move to a larger pot when required.
04How large does it become and how quickly?
In a suitable position in open ground it reaches approximately 1.5–2.5 m in height and 1–1.5 m in spread over 15–20 years. Microclimate and available root space influence the rate.
05Does it need pruning to hold its shape?
Usually not; its natural architecture is central to its beauty. If cleaning is needed, work after leaf fall and before midwinter, removing only what is necessary.
06Is it normal for the tree to be bare in winter?
Yes. It is deciduous and sheds its leaves in autumn after completing its colour cycle. Fresh growth returns in spring.
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