Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum' Maple in autumn

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Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum' Tree

Name: Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: ACR.SS.12.1
Price: 90.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Red Cappadocian Maple

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Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 5 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Spring and autumn colour (deciduous)

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Moist but well-draining to well-draining

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Description

Admired for its deep red spring foliage, ornamental tree Acer cappadocicum Rubrum produces a burst of rich colour in spring which transforms to green in the summer and then boasts stunning golden autumn colour. The attractive rounded shape of this small tree makes it ideal for smaller gardens and a beautiful specimen tree growing to approximately 5 x 4 metres in 20 years.

The Red Cappadocian Maple tree will prefer a sheltered position if possible, moist but well drained soil will be best and for the finest foliage colour full sun is ideal. If fabulous foliage is a must for your feature tree than this red Acer tree is sure to fit the bill.

AKA Red Cappadocian Maple, The Cappadoci Maple, Acer cappadocicum Rubrum

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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