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Beginner
skill rating |
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15m
max. spread |
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10m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Acer davidii 'George Forrest'
Other names: Père David's maple 'George Forrest'
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Genus: Acer
Variety or cultivar: 'George Forrest' _ 'George Forrest' is a broadly upright, deciduous tree with green, brown and white striped bark and arching branches bearing ovate, shallowly-lobed, mid- to dark green leaves turning dull orange in autumn. Pendent racemes of pale yellow flowers in spring are followed by pink-brown fruit in autumn.
Acer davidii 'George Forrest' is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer; Orange in Autumn
Stem: Red in Spring
Fruit: Flushed pink, Brown in Autumn
Tree shape: Arching, Multi-stemmed palm or tree
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Acer davidii 'George Forrest' (Père David's maple 'George Forrest') will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 15m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Cultivation: Grow in rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. 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 |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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