Acer shenkanense

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Rare in cultivation, a small, deciduous tree, to about 10m tall, with slender-stalked, 3-lobed mid-green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Yellowish-green flower clusters in late spring are followed by brown winged fruits in autumn

Acer shenkanense

Scientific classification

Species
Acer shenkanense (Acer shenkanense)
Genus
Acer
Family
Sapindaceae
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Toxicity
Trees
Plant type
8-12 metres
Height
4-8 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Acer shenkanense

Distribution of Acer shenkanense

Distribution map

Plant distribution
  • Native
  • Introduced
  • Cultivated

Source:WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries:WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Acer shenkanense

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Acer shenkanense 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

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 soil in full sun or light shade in a sheltered position. 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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