Amami maple

How to Grow and Care for Amami maple

Amami maple · Acer amamiense

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, or well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, in a sheltered position. See tree cultivation for further advice

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

Planting and Growing Amami maple

Amami maple
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Sand · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, or well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, in a sheltered position. See tree cultivation for further advice

How to Water Amami maple?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Amami maple?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Amami maple?

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What Soil Is Best for Amami maple?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Amami maple?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Amami 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 Amami 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 Amami maple?

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How to Care for Amami maple in Winter?

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How to Plant Amami maple?

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, or well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, in a sheltered position. See tree cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot Amami maple?

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How to Harvest Amami 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 Amami maple

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Attributes of Amami maple

Plant typeShrubs · Trees
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Acer amamiense
Genus
Acer
Family
Sapindaceae
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