Overview
Acer caesium is a bushy shrubs in the genus Acer, part of the Sapindaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Acer caesium grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural.
About
Acer caesium, the Himalayan maple, is an Asian species of maple found in India, Pakistan, Nepal, and China (Gansu, Henan, Hubei, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Tibet, Yunnan). Acer caesium is a tree up to 25 m (82.0 ft) tall, with gray bark. Leaves are non-compound, with 5 shallow lobes, the blade up to 10 cm (3.9 in) long, with teeth along the edges. Acer caesium subspecies giraldii grows to approximately 10 m (32.8 ft) tall, and is found in north-western China. It is native to Afghanistan, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Inner Mongolia and other regions. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is very hardy across most of the UK (RHS H6). Suggested uses include architectural. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and south-facing, north-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position. Japanese maples prefer partial shade and protection from cold, drying winds. See acer cultivation.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Acer
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Acer caesium size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Acer caesium
- Propagation
- Propagate by grafting
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Acer caesium?
Acer caesium prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Acer caesium need?
Acer caesium is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Acer caesium hardy in the UK?
Acer caesium has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Acer caesium?
Propagate by grafting.
More in the Acer genus
- Acer acuminatum
- Acer argutum
- Acer barbinerve
- Acer buergerianum 'Himcode'
- Acer buergerianum 'Naruto'
- Acer campbellii
- Acer campestre 'Schwerinii'
- Acer erianthumwoolly-flowered maple
