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Acer Cappadocicum

Acer cappadocicum · Tree

Hardiness
H6 Hardy — very cold winter (to −20 to −15°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
20–30 m × —
Soil
Moist but well-drained; Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand; Acid, Alkaline, or Neutral pH
Flowering
March–May
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Verticillium wilt: Avoid planting in infected soil; remove and destroy severely affected trees to prevent spread.

Acer gall mite: Usually cosmetic; severe infestations can be treated with horticultural oil in early spring.

Honey fungus: Ensure well-drained soil; remove infected material and avoid replanting maples in the same spot.

Aphids: Encourage natural predators like ladybirds; use insecticidal soap for heavy infestations.

Acer leaf scorch: Water deeply during dry spells and mulch to retain soil moisture; avoid root disturbance.

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