maple 'Serpentine'
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Serpentine' is a deciduous snakebark maple making a small tree with white-striped purple bark on the younger branches. Leaves oval on red stalks; little autumn colour. Flowers yellow in drooping racemes in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- maple 'Serpentine' (Acer 'Serpentine')
- 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 · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of maple 'Serpentine'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of maple 'Serpentine'
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maple 'Serpentine' care guide
- Water thoroughly in dry spells, allow surface soil to dry slightly between
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering
Water thoroughly in dry spells, allow surface soil to dry slightly between
Fertilizing
FertilizingSlow-release tree fertilizer applied once annually in early spring months
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by grafting or softwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in a moist but well-drained soil
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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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