Cretan maple

Also known as: evergreen maple

A slow growing, semi-evergreen, large shrub or small tree, about 7-10m tall, with bright green leaves, paler beneath, variously shaped from rounded entire to 3-lobed, often retained on the tree until late December with occasional autumn tints of yellow to brown. Greenish-yellow flowers with the new leaves in spring are followed by brownish-red winged fruits

Scientific classification

Species: Cretan maple (Acer sempervirens)
Genus: Acer
Family: Sapindaceae

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Toxicity: Trees · Shrubs
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
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Habit: Autumn · Winter · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Cretan maple pictures

Distribution of Cretan maple

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Culture

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Quick identification of Cretan maple

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Cretan maple care guide

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