Amami maple

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Round-topped, deciduous tree about 6-7m in height, with large 5-lobed, heart-shaped green leaves and fruits covered covered in whitish hairs. Yellow flowers are produced before the leaves open in spring and followed by brownish winged fruits on female plants

Scientific classification

Species: Amami maple (Acer amamiense)
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: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Amami maple

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Amami maple

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Amami maple care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
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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. If needed, Prune only from late autumn to midwinter.

Propagation

Propagate by seed (trees and shrubs), layering in autumn, grafting in late winter or softwood cuttings in early summer

Growing

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, or well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, in a sheltered position. See tree cultivation for further advice

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