red Cappadocian maple
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Rubrum' is a medium-sized deciduous tree with a spreading crown of 5-lobed leaves, bright crimson when young, later green, yellow in autumn. Flowers yellow
Scientific classification
- Species
- red Cappadocian maple (Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum')
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- 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 red Cappadocian maple
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 red Cappadocian maple
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red Cappadocian maple 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. 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
Propagate by grafting or softwood cuttings
Growing
Grow 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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