Japanese maple 'Festival'

Grow in a moist but well-drained soil. Water in summer if necessary. Leaf colour is best in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Leaf scorch can be caused by lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure. See Japanese maple cultivation

Pruning group 1, pruning if necessary only from late autumn to midwinter

Propagate by grafting, softwood cuttings or layering

Aphids and horse chestnut scale may be a problem

Verticillium wilt may be a problem