Forrest's maple

How to Grow and Care for Forrest's maple

Forrest's maple · Acer forrestii
Also known as: snake-bark maple

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil with shelter from cold, drying wind

Watering: Deep regular watering, reduce irrigation volume during cold winter monthsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Forrest's maple

Forrest's maple
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep regular watering, reduce irrigation volume during cold winter months
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced maple tree fertilizer applied once annually in early spring
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil with shelter from cold, drying wind

How to Water Forrest's maple?

Deep regular watering, reduce irrigation volume during cold winter months

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Forrest's maple?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Forrest's maple?

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What Soil Is Best for Forrest's maple?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Forrest's maple?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Forrest's maple?

Balanced maple tree fertilizer applied once annually in early spring

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How to Prune Forrest's maple?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Prune from late autumn to mid-winter.

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How to Propagate Forrest's maple?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant Forrest's maple?

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How to Care for Forrest's maple in Winter?

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How to Plant Forrest's maple?

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil with shelter from cold, drying wind

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How to Repot Forrest's maple?

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How to Harvest Forrest's maple?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale

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The Toxicity of Forrest's maple

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Attributes of Forrest's maple

Plant typeTrees
Height8-12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
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OriginChina

Scientific Classification

Species
Acer forrestii
Genus
Acer
Family
Sapindaceae
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