ACER capillipes

Young growth coral-red, attractive autumn tinting, striated bark

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

Large £45.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

5 to 7.5 Litre

Deciduous - broadly oval, mid to dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long with 3 pointed lobes turn red in autumn.
White - greenish white.
Height - 10m (33ft)
Spread - 10m (33ft)
Tree - spreading, arching branches striped green and white and red young shoots
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°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 - Japan
Flower Shape - Racemes - - pendent racemes
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
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -