ACER triflorum

Deciduous - 3-palmate, mid-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long with obovate to lance-shaped leaflets.

Yellow - yellow-green

Height - 10m (33ft)

Spread - 8m (26ft)

Tree - slow-growing, with attractive bark which peels in tight curls. Clusters of tiny flowers in late spring.

Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)

Full sun

Partial shade

Additional Features - Ornamental bark -

Pests & Diseases - aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.

Place of origin - northeastern Asia.

Hardiness - Fully hardy -

Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1

Seasonal Interest - Autumn -

Spring

Winter

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -

Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly columnar -