Acer pseudosieboldianum (Korean maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae
GenusAcer
Speciespseudosieboldianum
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
OriginNative to Manchuria and Korea.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20 - (-10)
Temperature (°F)-4 - 14
Height4 - 8 m
Spread4 - 8 m
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright and wide spread.
LandscapeSpecimen and accent planting.
CultivationFull sun to partial-shade. Moist, organically rich and well-drained soils.
PestsSusceptible to stem canker, leaf spots, tar spots and anthracnose. Verticillium may occur. Aphids, borers, scale, leafhoppers, caterpillers and mites may be a problem.
Leaf DescriptionThe leaves are 12 - 13 cm long with 9 - 11 doubly serrated lobes.
Flower DescriptionFlowers bloom in corymbs in the spring.
Fruit DescriptionWinged samaras appear after the flowers and are 2 - 3 cm long.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are a medium to dark green colour that turn yellow, orange and red in autumn. The flowers are purple.

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