Tartarian maple 'Flame'
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A bushy, deciduous multi-stemmed shrub or small tree to a height of 7m, with deeply 3-lobed green leaves which turn deep red in autumn; small cream flowers are followed by red, winged fruit. This cultivar has stronger toned autumn colour than the species, in the right conditions
Scientific classification
- Species
- Tartarian maple 'Flame' (Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala 'Flame')
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 4-8 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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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Tartarian maple 'Flame'
Distribution map
- 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 Tartarian maple 'Flame'
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Tartarian maple 'Flame' care guide
- Deep weekly root watering during dry heat, reduce irrigation in winter
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep weekly root watering during dry heat, reduce irrigation in winter
Fertilizing
FertilizingSlow-release maple shrub fertilizer applied once each early 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 or grafting
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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