few-flowered maple
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Upright, deciduous, small, shrubby tree about 6-8m tall, with slightly fissured grey bark and palmate 5-7 lobed dark green leaves, densely white and hairy beneath, producing bright orange, yellow and scarlet autumn colour. Yellowish-green flowers in racemes are produced in spring and followed by purplish-brown winged fruits
Scientific classification
- Species
- few-flowered maple (Acer pauciflorum)
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of few-flowered maple
Distribution map
China (Southern Anhui, Zhejiang)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of few-flowered maple
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few-flowered maple care guide
- Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but well-drained; water deeply during dry spells.
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering
Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but well-drained; water deeply during dry spells.
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth appears.
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Prune only from late autumn to midwinter.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed (trees and shrubs), layering in autumn, grafting in late winter or softwood cuttings in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. See tree cultivation for further advice
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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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