Acer rubrum 'Bowhall'
red maple 'Bowhall'
A narrow, upright, conical, deciduous tree about 15m tall and 4m wide, the 3-5 lobed palmate bright green to dark green leaves to 10cm long, turning brilliant orange and yellow with occasional red tints, in autumn. Upright clusters of tiny red flowers are borne in spring followed by dark red winged fruits in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Orange Yellow Red | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moisture-retentive, well-drained, neutral to acid soil with sun or partial shade. Leaf scorch can be caused by lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure. See tree cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by grafting in late winter or by softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pruning group 1, if necessary, from late autumn to midwinter only
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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