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Acer pseudosieboldianum


Korean maple




Origin:  Native to Manchuria and Korea.
Family
Sapindaceae
Genus
Acer
Species
pseudosieboldianum
Type
Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
RHS Hardiness Zone
H5 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-20 - (-10)
Temperature (°F)
-4 - 14
Height
4 - 8 m
Spread
4 - 8 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
April
Landscape
Specimen and accent planting.
Cultivation
Full sun to partial-shade. Moist, organically rich and well-drained soils.
Shape
Upright and wide spread.
Pests
Susceptible to stem canker, leaf spots, tar spots and anthracnose. Verticillium may occur. Aphids, borers, scale, leafhoppers, caterpillers and mites may be a problem.
Leaf Description
The leaves are 12 - 13 cm long with 9 - 11 doubly serrated lobes.
Flower Description
Flowers bloom in corymbs in the spring.
Fruit Description
Winged samaras appear after the flowers and are 2 - 3 cm long.
Colour Description
The leaves are a medium to dark green colour that turn yellow, orange and red in autumn. The flowers are purple.
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