Acer cissifolium – Vine-leaved maple

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Acer cissifolium – Vine-leaved maple

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From large shrub to small tree. Because of the horizontal branching the crown is flattened and wide. The red brown spots on the young twigs disappear in maturity. The leaves have three leaflets and a slightly red hue. The margins of the leaf are gently serrated. The autumn colour is orange-red with yellow varieties. Unlike many maples the A. cissifolium has a conspicuous flowering. The small, monoecious, flowers are yellow and stand together in clusters. Remarkably, the fruits usually do not have germination capacity because male and female plants have to be planted together for pollination. A. cissifolium is slightly sensitive to a high pH and thrives best in acid soil. Although this tree is usually grown as a shrub , it can be very functional as an avenue tree, on squares and in small(er) gardens.
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Clear stem (7)
Specifications
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Height
6 - 10 m
Width
4-8m
Crown
oval, top wider than bottom, half-open crown
Bark and branches
young twigs grey, red-brown speckled
Leaf
compound trifoliate leaf, oval, grey-green
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red
Flowers
compact, pendent racemes, yellow-green, May
Fruits
single-seeded, single-winged, in pairs
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
lightly acid
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate to good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Japan
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) vase-shaped 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green greygreen reddish brown yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Acer cissifolium

Acer cissifolium can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer cissifolium is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer cissifolium turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer cissifolium is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer cissifolium with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Acer cissifolium blooms in may.
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