Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum' - STD 18-20 CM CONT

Description
The Cappadocian maple 'Rubrum' (Acer cappadocicum) is an upright small tree that produces pale yellow flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from May to June. These produce light green winged fruits. The Cappadocian maple 'Rubrum' also has dark green leaves. The blood-red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 10 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer colchicum 'Rubrum', Acer laetum 'Rubrum'.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * attractive golden-yellow autumn colouring * blood-red shoots * cannot be grown over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Cappadocian maple 'Rubrum's are dark green, opposite, lobed. They are about 8 - 14 cm in size. Blood-red shoots. Cappadocian maple 'Rubrum' turns bright golden yellow in autumn.

Spread
Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Cappadocian maple 'Rubrum' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The light yellow flowers of Cappadocian maple 'Rubrum' appear in panicles from May to June.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum' are reddish-brown.