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Beginner
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12m
max. spread |
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12m
max. height |
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20-50 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Acer pensylvanicum
Other names: Moosewood, Snake-bark maple, Striped maple, Striped dogwood, Goose foot, Acer striatum
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Genus: Acer
Species: A. pensylvanicum - A. pensylvanicum is a mid-sized, deciduous tree with green leaves turning yellow in autumn. It has a distinctive green and white striped 'snake bark'.
Acer pensylvanicum is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage: Bright-green in Spring; Green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Habit: Broadly columnar, Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Cyclamen coum (Eastern cyclamen), Narcissus 'Bryanston' (Daffodil 'Bryanston'), Narcissus 'Hambledon' (Daffodil 'Hambledon')
Acer pensylvanicum (Moosewood) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation: Grow in rich, moist 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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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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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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