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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Japanese maple 'Pixie' · Pests & diseases
Japanese maple 'Pixie' · Acer palmatum 'Pixie'
Grows best in slightly acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil, but tolerates most soils if improved with well-rotted organic matter. Hot, dry air, cold wind and late frost may cause leaf scorching. Mulch in autumn to protect shallow roots from cold and drying out. See Japanese maple cultivation
Watering: Deep seasonal watering, limit irrigation quantity through cold winterSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed