commonName:"elegant maple"
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A tree which can reach heights of around 15m but generally no higher than 5m in cultivation, with delicate, papery 5-lobed palmate leaves, with the three central lobes much longer than the side lobes. The leaves emerge a light purple, before turning green in summer and then developing orange-red hues in autumn. Best grown in a very sheltered location or against a wall
Scientific classification
- Species
- commonName:"elegant maple" (Acer elegantulum)
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
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- Trees
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Distribution of commonName:"elegant maple"
Distribution map
China
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Quick identification of commonName:"elegant maple"
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commonName:"elegant maple" care guide
- Deep soak weekly growing season, minimal water in cold winter
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering
Deep soak weekly growing season, minimal water in cold winter
Fertilizing
FertilizingDeciduous tree balanced slow feed applied once early spring yearly
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Prune only from late autumn to midwinter.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in mid to late autumn or spring. Take softwood cuttings in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in a sheltered, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. See Japanese maple 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 aphids and horse chestnut scale
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