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

red Cappadocian maple

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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red Cappadocian maple

Distribution of red Cappadocian maple

Distribution map

Distribution of the original taxon: Acer cappadocicum
  • 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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