Manchurian striped maple 'Valley Phantom'
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Small, deciduous, spreading tree, about 8m tall, originating in the Valley Gardens, Windsor Great Park, with conspicuous silvery-white striped young bark maturing to green and white, and bloomy shoots. Bright green leaves to 8cm across, have 3-5 tapering, pointed lobes, are yellow in autumn. Yellowish-green flowers produced in pendent racemes during spring, then brown winged fruits follow
Scientific classification
- Species
- Manchurian striped maple 'Valley Phantom' (Acer tegmentosum 'Valley Phantom')
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Distribution of Manchurian striped maple 'Valley Phantom'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Manchurian striped maple 'Valley Phantom'
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Manchurian striped maple 'Valley Phantom' 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. If needed, 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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