Forrest's maple
Also known as: snake-bark maple
A spreading tree up to 10m tall with arching branches, red when young, then green with white stripes. The broad, three-lobed leaves open tinged with red, turn dark green in summer and orange-red in autumn. Hanging clusters of small, red and green flowers appear in spring followed by green and pink, two-winged fruit
Scientific classification
- Species
- Forrest's maple (Acer forrestii)
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Forrest's maple
Distribution map
China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Forrest's maple
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Forrest's maple care guide
- Deep regular watering, reduce irrigation volume during cold winter months
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep regular watering, reduce irrigation volume during cold winter months
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced maple tree fertilizer applied once annually in early spring
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Prune from late autumn to mid-winter.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil with shelter from cold, drying wind
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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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