Italian maple

How to Grow and Care for Italian maple

Italian maple · Acer opalus
Also known as: French maple

Grow in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil in sun or part shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Italian maple

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
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 perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil in sun or part shade

How to Water Italian maple?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Italian maple?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Italian maple?

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What Soil Is Best for Italian maple?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Italian maple?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Italian maple?

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

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How to Propagate Italian maple?

Propagate by seed in autumn or spring, or by softwood cuttings in summer

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How to Transplant Italian maple?

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How to Care for Italian maple in Winter?

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How to Plant Italian maple?

Grow in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil in sun or part shade

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How to Repot Italian maple?

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How to Harvest Italian 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 Italian maple

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Attributes of Italian maple

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Acer opalus
Genus
Acer
Family
Sapindaceae
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FAQs About Italian maple

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