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maple 'Silver Cardinal'

Acer 'Silver Cardinal' (v)

Genus: Acer
Family: Sapindaceae

About this plant

'Silver Cardinal' is a deciduous tree with slender red branches bearing 3-lobed leaves irregularly marbled with cream and pink, and turning yellow in autumn. Young bark has attractive white stripes

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H5

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 FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist but well-drained soil. New growth in spring can be damaged by cold winds and late frost

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed or grafting

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

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years