Acer nipponicum
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A deciduous tree, up to around 20m high, with large, shallowly lobed green leaves to 25cm across, with each lobe pointed at the tip. Leaves are textured, with deeply impressed veins, and covered with rust-coloured hairs on the undersides when young. Dense tassels of small yellow-green flowers are produced in spring, followed by winged fruits. Leaves turn yellow in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Acer nipponicum (Acer nipponicum)
- 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 Acer nipponicum
Distribution map
Japan
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Acer nipponicum
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Acer nipponicum 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
FertilizingSlow release tree feed in spring
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 soil in sun or part shade
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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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