Acer 'Silver Cardinal' (v)
maple 'Silver Cardinal'
A deciduous tree with slender red branches bearing 3-lobed leaves irregularly marbled with cream and pink, and turning yellow in autumn. Young bark has attractive white stripes
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Red White | Cream Green Pink | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Red White | Cream Green Pink | ||
| Autumn | Green Red White | Yellow | ||
| Winter | Green Red White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moist but well-drained soil. New growth in spring can be damaged by cold winds and late frost
Propagation
Propagate by seed or grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
Pruning
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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