About
Acer miyabei is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of 25 meters. Its leaves can grow up to 15 centimeters wide, featuring five lobes with shallow, rounded teeth and are attached to long petioles that release a milky sap when damaged. In spring, the tree produces loose clusters of small yellow-green flowers, which are succeeded by winged fruits. In the fall, the foliage transforms to a yellow hue.
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, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- Higher than 12 metres
- Spread
- wider than 8 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural
- Native to
- Japan
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moisture-retentive, well-drained, lime-free soil in sun or part shade. Dislikes dry soils and long periods of drought
- Pruning
- Minimal pruning required; see pruning group 1. Prune from late autumn to mid-winter only
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed in autumn or spring, or by softwood cuttings in 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