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red Cappadocian maple

Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum'

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Genus: Acer
Family: Sapindaceae

About this plant

'Rubrum' is a medium-sized deciduous tree with a spreading crown of 5-lobed leaves, bright crimson when young, later green, yellow in autumn. Flowers yellow

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist but well-drained soil

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by grafting or softwood cuttings

Pests

Aphids and horse chestnut scale may be a problem

Diseases

Verticillium wilt may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years