red maple 'Joseph'
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A slow-growing, upright, deciduous tree about 15m tall, the 3-5 lobed palmate, dark green leaves to 10cm long, greyish-white beneath, turning yellow to deep red in autumn. Upright clusters of tiny red flowers are borne in spring followed by dark red winged fruits in autumn.
Scientific classification
- Species
- red maple 'Joseph' (Acer rubrum 'Joseph')
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy · 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 red maple 'Joseph'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of red maple 'Joseph'
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red maple 'Joseph' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. If needed, Prune only from late autumn to midwinter.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by grafting in late winter or softwood cuttings in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained neutral to acid 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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