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Acer pseudoplatanus f. variegatum 'Esk Sunset' (v)

A slow-growing deciduous tree, to around 6m high in 20 years, with an upright habit and colourful five-lobed leaves. Leaves emerge orange-pink in spring, and mature to deep green marbled with light pink, cream and tan; the pale leaf surfaces contrasting with deep reddish-purple undersides. In autumn, leaves take on bright yellows and oranges before dropping

Synonyms

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Eskimo Sunset'

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Ultimate height

4–8 metres

Time to ultimate height

20–50 years

Ultimate spread

4–8 metres

Chalk

Clay

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Moist but well–drained, Well–drained

pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun
Partial shade

Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure

Exposed or Sheltered

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Sapindaceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Habit: Columnar upright
Genus: Acer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. Many have fine autumn colour, and some have ornamental stems
Name status: Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Tolerates most soils and positions, though may need protection from hot sun in warmer regions to prevent leaf scorch. See tree cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by grafting

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Architectural
City and courtyard gardens
Cottage and informal garden
Coastal
Low Maintenance

Pruning

Minimal pruning required; see pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to gall mites, aphids, caterpillars and scale insects, including horse chestnut scale

Diseases

May be susceptible to tar spot, verticillium wilt and honey fungus

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