Acer davidii 'Ernest Wilson'
Père David's maple 'Ernest Wilson'
A deciduous tree, more compact than the species, to 8m, with arching branches and green- and white-streaked bark. Pale green leaves turn orange in autumn, and the catkin-like, pale yellow flowers are followed by pinkish-brown, winged fruit
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White | Yellow | Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green White | Orange Green | Brown Pink | |
| Winter | Green White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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 fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
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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