Interesting tufts of white hairs appear at the axils of the leaves. Flowers are insignificant but followed by pink winged fruits. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers April. Fruits August to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Acer erianthum
Interesting tufts of white hairs appear at the axils of the leaves. Flowers are insignificant but followed by pink winged fruits.
Additional information
| Generic | Acer |
|---|---|
| Species | erianthum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | Acidic, Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Aceraceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April |
| Colour Fruit | pink |
| Fruits When | August, September |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Winter |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Honey fungus |
| Maintenance | Stake and tie |
| Propagation | Seed |
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