About
A slow-growing deciduous tree, to around 3m high in 10 years, with a dense, rounded crown of five-lobed leaves, that turn yellow and orange in the autumn. Small green flowers in spring are followed by typical winged maple fruits.
About the genus
Acer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. Many have fine autumn colour, and some have ornamental stems
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitColumnar upright, Bushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or light shade. Suitable for chalky soils. See tree cultivation for further advice
PruningMinimal pruning required; see pruning group 1. Prune from late autumn to mid-winter only
PropagationPropagate by seed in mid to late autumn, or by softwood cuttings in early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to gall mites, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to tar spot, verticillium wilt and honey fungus