Acer forrestii
Forrest's maple
A spreading tree up to 10m tall with arching branches, red when young, then green with white stripes. The broad, three-lobed leaves open tinged with red, turn dark green in summer and orange-red in autumn. Hanging clusters of small, red and green flowers appear in spring followed by green and pink, two-winged fruit
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | Red Green | Red Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green White | Red | Pink Green | |
| Winter | Green White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil with shelter from cold, drying wind
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pruning group 1, from late autumn to mid-winter
Pests
May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus
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