Miyabei maple
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A deciduous tree, up to 25m high, with green leaves to 15cm across, deeply cut into five bluntly toothed lobes, and held on long stalks that exude a milky sap when broken. Loose spikes of small yellow-green flowers are produced in spring, followed by winged fruits. Leaves turn yellow in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Miyabei maple (Acer miyabei)
- 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 Miyabei maple
Distribution map
Japan
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Miyabei maple
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Miyabei maple care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Prune only from late autumn to mid-winter.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in autumn or spring, or by softwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in moisture-retentive, well-drained, lime-free soil in sun or part shade. Dislikes dry soils and long periods of drought
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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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