Acer pictum
painted maple
A rounded, deciduous tree ultimately about 12m tall, with bright green, almost heart-shaped leaves to15cm long, each with 5 to 7 tapered lobes, the leaves turning yellow in autumn. Greenish-yellow flowers in upright clusters produced in spring are followed by greenish winged fruits in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing or North–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
- E & N Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. See tree cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings, layering or by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Pruning group 1, only from late autumn to mid-winter
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and scale insects, including horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus
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