Acer pseudosieboldianum
Korean maple
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 |
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. |