About
Acer negundo subsp. californicum var. texanum is a rapidly growing deciduous tree that can reach heights of approximately 15 meters. It features a bushy growth habit and has soft, hairy, pinnate leaves that are bright green and consist of three leaflets. In autumn, these leaves turn a shade of yellow. During spring, the tree produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in racemes. Male and female flowers are found on separate trees, with the male flowers displaying prominent pink tassels. Following the flowering period, the tree develops brown, winged fruits.
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, Sand, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, 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
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- Higher than 12 metres
- Spread
- 2.5-4 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- S. USA
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. See tree cultivation for further advice
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1 from late autumn to midwinter only
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed (trees and shrubs), layering in autumn, grafting in late winter or 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