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Acer lobelii (Lobel's maple)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 8m
max. spread
Ultimate height 15m
max. height
Time to maturity 20-50 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Acer lobelii

Other names: Lobel's maple, Acer cappadocicum subsp. lobelii


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Genus: Acer

Species: A. lobelii - A. lobelii is a medium-sized deciduous tree with greenish-grey bark, bloomy shoots turning into wavy-edged, dark green leaves with taper-pointed lobes. This is a fairly rare tree.

Acer lobelii is: Deciduous

Flower: Yellow, Insignificant or absent in Spring

Foliage: Green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn

Tree shape: Broadly columnar

Plant with: Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop), Galanthus 'Bertram Anderson' (Snowdrop 'Bertram Anderson')

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Specific pests: Aphids , Horse chestnut scale

Specific diseases: Verticillium wilt

General care

Pruning: Pruning group 1 from late autumn to midwinter only.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation: Propagate by seed or grafting.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Grafting, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Acer lobelii (Lobel's maple) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Specimen tree

Cultivation: Grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny or partially shaded site. Shelter from cold, drying winds and late frost.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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