Bornmueller’s acer

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Deciduous, naturally occurring hybrid forest tree about 10-12m tall, with dense branches, and small, slightly leathery, 3-5 lobed, green leaves occasionally flushed red, and downy beneath, turning yellow in autumn. Yellowish-green spring flowers in clusters, as the leaves unfold, followed by brown winged fruit

Bornmueller’s acer

Scientific classification

Species
Bornmueller’s acer (Acer × bornmuelleri)
Genus
Acer
Family
Sapindaceae
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Toxicity
Trees
Plant type
8-12 metres
Height
4-8 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Bornmueller’s acer

Distribution map

Southeastern Europe, Yugoslavia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Bornmueller’s acer

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Bornmueller’s acer care guide

Keep soil evenly moist, sheltered from drying winds
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist, sheltered from drying winds

Fertilizing

Slow release tree feed in spring

Pruning

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

Propagation

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

Growing

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

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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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