Acer griseum - 40-50 CM C2

Description
These produce red-brown winged fruits. The amber-yellow shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer nikoense var. griseum.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * red-brown shoots * attractive scarlet autumn colouring * amber-yellow shoots * not suitable for overgrowing, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
Attractive scarlet autumn colouring.

Bark
Brown, rolling bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Loose, picturesque.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

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 pale yellow flowers appear in umbels in May.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Acer griseum are smooth, red-brown.

Root
Finely branched, close to the surface.