Cappadocian maple
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A medium to large deciduous tree to 20m tall with a rounded, spreading crown. The five to seven-lobed, pointed,glossy green leaves turn a rich yellow in autumn; the leaf stalks exude a milky sap when broken. Clusters of small yellow-green flowers in early spring are followed by winged seeds
Scientific classification
- Species
- Cappadocian maple (Acer cappadocicum)
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Cappadocian maple
Distribution map
Southern Europe to China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Cappadocian maple
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Cappadocian maple care guide
- Deep root watering biweekly, avoid shallow frequent sprinkling
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep root watering biweekly, avoid shallow frequent sprinkling
Fertilizing
FertilizingDeciduous tree granular fertilizer applied once at early spring
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or grafting
Growing
GrowingGrow in a moist but well-drained soil
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Common pests and 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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