Spanish maple

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Deciduous, shrubby tree to about 10m tall, with broad, 3-5 lobed, mid to dark green leaves, to about 10cm long and wide, turning yellow in autumn. Small yellow spring flowers in clusters before or with the new leaves, are followed by brown winged fruits with narrowly parted wings, in autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Spanish maple (Acer granatense)
Genus: Acer
Family: Sapindaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · 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 Spanish maple

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Spanish maple

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Spanish maple care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

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