About
Acer carpinifolium is a bushy, spreading tree characterized by its upright branches. It features unique, elongated leaves that droop slightly, showcasing pronounced veins and serrated margins, similar to those of the hornbeam. The leaves are arranged oppositely, maintaining a tidy appearance, and they transition to shades of gold and brown as autumn arrives.
About the genus
Acer consists of deciduous trees or sizable shrubs featuring pairs of leaves that are frequently palmately lobed. These plants produce small flowers that give way to distinctive winged fruits. Numerous species display vibrant autumn foliage, while certain varieties also exhibit decorative stems.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 8-12 metres
- Spread
- wider than 8 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal
- Native to
- Japan
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1 but prune only from late autumn to midwinter. Can be hard pruned for a neater shade or for larger foliage
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed in mid to late autumn or spring. Take softwood cuttings in early summer
- 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