About
Acer caudatifolium is a small to medium-sized tree, typically growing to about 12 meters in height when cultivated. Its bark is smooth and varies from green to reddish-green, featuring subtle white stripes. The leaves are a dull green on the upper surface and lighter beneath, generally unlobed with serrated edges, though some may exhibit three shallow lobes. Individual leaves can reach dimensions of up to 11 cm in length and 4.5 cm in width, tapering to a pointed tip and transitioning to shades of red, orange, and yellow in the fall. In spring, the tree produces racemes of small flowers that range from purple to white, which are succeeded by reddish, winged fruits that mature to a yellow hue by autumn.
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
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 8-12 metres
- Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Architectural, Cottage and informal garden
- Native to
- Taiwan
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in a moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or 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