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Beginner
skill rating |
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15m
max. spread |
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15m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Acer davidii
Other names: Père David's maple, Snake-bark maple
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Genus: Acer
Species: A. davidii - A. davidii is a multi-trunked deciduous tree with green and white bark and arching branches with mid green leaves that turn orange yellow in autumn, bearing pale yellow flowers in spring and pink brown fruit in autumn.
Acer davidii is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow in Spring
Foliage: Mid-green in Summer; Yellow-orange in Autumn
Fruit: Flushed pink, Brown in Autumn
Tree shape: Arching, Multi-stemmed palm or tree
Acer davidii (Père David's maple) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 15m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Cultivation: Grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny
or partially shaded site. Provide shelter from cold winds and late frosts.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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