mountain maple

How to Grow and Care for mountain maple

mountain maple · Acer spicatum
Also known as: spike-flowered maple

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil in sun or partial shade. See tree cultivation for further advice

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Planting and Growing mountain maple

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep infrequent watering, keep root zone damp not saturated all season long
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingSlow-release tree fertilizer applied once annually in early spring months
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Care Tips

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil in sun or partial shade. See tree cultivation for further advice

How to Water mountain maple?

Deep infrequent watering, keep root zone damp not saturated all season long

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for mountain maple?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for mountain maple?

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What Soil Is Best for mountain maple?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize mountain maple?

Slow-release tree fertilizer applied once annually in early spring months

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How to Prune mountain maple?

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

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How to Propagate mountain maple?

Propagate by seed (trees and shrubs), layering in autumn, grafting in late winter or softwood cuttings in early summer

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How to Transplant mountain maple?

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How to Care for mountain maple in Winter?

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How to Plant mountain maple?

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil in sun or partial shade. See tree cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot mountain maple?

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How to Harvest mountain 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 mountain maple

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Attributes of mountain maple

Plant typeTrees
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginEastern Northern America

Scientific Classification

Species
Acer spicatum
Genus
Acer
Family
Sapindaceae
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