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Acer 'Ample Surprise'

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A compact deciduous tree, to around 3m in 10 years, with palmate, glossy leaves that emerge deep red and gradually turn green, from the centre of the leaf outwards. Small yellow-green flowers are produced in spring, followed by small winged seeds, and leaves turn orange and red before dropping in late autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Acer 'Ample Surprise' (Acer 'Ample Surprise')
Genus: Acer
Family: Sapindaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Acer 'Ample Surprise'

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Quick identification of Acer 'Ample Surprise'

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Acer 'Ample Surprise' 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. Prune only from late autumn to mid-winter.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings, layering or grafting

Growing

Grow in moisture-retentive, well-drained, ideally slightly acidic soil, in a sheltered position with protection from drying winds. Thrives in part shade, as some sun is needed to develop the leaf colour, but will tolerate full sun if soil is reliably moist. Mulch in spring, especially when grown in containers, to improve moisture retention. See Japanese maples cultivation

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