ACER pectinatum var. forrestii
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ACER pectinatum var. forrestii
Striped bark and red petioles. Good autumn colour.
£30.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, tar spot, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Western China -
DeciduousBroadly ovate leaves to 12cm (4¾in) long, 3- or 5-lobed, opening red-tinged green, turning dark green in summer and orange-red in autumn
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Ovate
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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TreeSpreading tree with arching branches, red when young becoming green-and-white-striped. Produces pendent racemes of red-flushed green flowers followed by red- or brown-flushed light green fruit
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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.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
10m (33ft)
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