Overview
Acer fabri is a bushy, spreading, upright, weeping, cascading shrubs in the genus Acer, part of the Sapindaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Acer fabri grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include specimen trees, wildlife gardens and low maintenance.
About
Acer fabri is a deciduous shrub or tree belonging to the genus Acer, known for its pairs of often palmately lobed leaves and distinctive winged fruits. It has a bushy, spreading, upright, weeping or cascading habit and thrives in full sun or partial shade. Suitable for a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam and sand, it prefers moist but well-drained soil and can be grown in exposed or sheltered positions. This hardy plant (H6) is ideal for specimen planting and wildlife gardens, offering seasonal interest from spring through to autumn.
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
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Acer fabri size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading, Upright, Weeping, Cascading
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Specimen trees, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Acer fabri
- Propagation
- Seed, Grafting, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Acer gall mite, Aphids, Caterpillars, Horse chestnut scale
- Disease resistance
- Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Acer fabri?
Acer fabri prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Acer fabri need?
Acer fabri 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.
Is Acer fabri hardy in the UK?
Acer fabri 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 fabri?
Seed, Grafting, Softwood cuttings.
More in the Acer genus
- Acer acuminatum
- Acer argutum
- Acer barbinerve
- Acer buergerianum 'Himcode'
- Acer buergerianum 'Naruto'
- Acer caesiumHimalayan maple
- Acer campbellii
- Acer campestre 'Schwerinii'
