Acer davidii - P9

Description
The Père David's maple (Acer davidii) is a broad, funnel-shaped small tree that produces light yellow flowers arranged in clusters. They appear in May. The Père David's maple also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is green-white, striped. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

Bulletpoints
* purple-red shoots * attractive yellow-red autumn colouring * bronze shoots * wind-resistant, cannot be built over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Père David's maple are medium green, ovate, opposite, lobed. They are about 8 - 15 cm tall. Bronze-coloured shoots. Père David's maple turns bright yellow-red in autumn.

Bark
Green-white, striped bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Père David's maple has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Père David's maple is a small tree that grows broad and funnel-shaped with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 15 m and is approx. 3.5 - 4 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 45 cm per year.

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 the Père David's maple appear in clusters in May.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Acer davidii are purple-red.

Root
Acer davidii is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.