ACER davidii

Deciduous - oval, unlobed or shallowly lobed, mid-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long turn orange to yellow in autumn. Produces pink-brown fruit after racemes of pale yellow flowers.

Yellow - pale yellow

Height - 10m-12m (33-40ft)

Spread - 10-12m (33-40ft)

Tree - or large shrub. Variable habit - sometimes multitrunked. Arching branches. Flowers followed by pink-brown, winged fruit

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 and honey fungus.

Place of origin - China

Flower Shape - Racemes - pendent racemes

Hardiness - Fully hardy

Seasonal Interest - Autumn

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil

Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading