Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum' - 100-125 CM C6

Description
The blood-red shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer colchicum 'Rubrum', Acer laetum 'Rubrum'.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * attractive golden-yellow autumn colouring * blood-red shoots

Leaves
Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Cappadocian maple 'Rubrum' is upright in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The light yellow flowers appear in panicles from May to June.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum' are red-brown in colour.