Planting and Growing Acer 'Ample Surprise'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Acer 'Ample Surprise'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Acer 'Ample Surprise'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Acer 'Ample Surprise'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Acer 'Ample Surprise'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Acer 'Ample Surprise'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Acer 'Ample Surprise'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune Acer 'Ample Surprise'?
Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Prune only from late autumn to mid-winter.
Learn more →How to Propagate Acer 'Ample Surprise'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings, layering or grafting
Learn more →How to Transplant Acer 'Ample Surprise'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Acer 'Ample Surprise' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Acer 'Ample Surprise'?
Grow in moisture-retentive, well-drained, ideally slightly acidic soil, in a sheltered position with protection from drying winds. Thrives in part shade, as some sun is needed to develop the leaf colour, but will tolerate full sun if soil is reliably moist. Mulch in spring, especially when grown in containers, to improve moisture retention. See Japanese maples cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot Acer 'Ample Surprise'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Acer 'Ample Surprise'?
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Learn more →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
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Acer 'Ample Surprise'
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