Acer mandshuricum (Manchurian Maple Tree) | 5 - 50 Seeds | £2.99 - £19.99

Acer mandshuricum, known as the Manchurian Maple, is a rare and exceptionally beautiful trifoliate maple native to China, Korea, and eastern Russia.  This elegant small deciduous tree or large shrub typically grows  15-25 ft (4-8 m)tall, developing a graceful, spreading habit with smooth grey bark and fine branch structure.

Its distinctive three-part leaves emerge a soft rusty-red in spring, turning a rich green through summer with contrasting red petioles, before igniting into brilliant autumn colours of scarlet, orange, and crimson.  Few trees (even some of the best Japanese maple/Acer palmatum cultivars) rival its fiery autumn display, which makes it a striking choice for ornamental gardens and arboretums alike.

In spring, small yellow-green flowers appear in clusters, followed by decorative, purple-brown winged seeds (samaras) that mature later in the season.  Closely related to Acer triflorum and Acer griseum, the Manchurian Maple differs by having smooth bark rather than peeling or papery bark, giving it a clean, elegant appearance year-round.

Acer mandshuricum is fully frost hardy to -20°C. and prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.  It’s ideal for gardeners seeking a rare, hardy ornamental maple with exceptional autumn colour and year-round appeal.

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Genus: Acer

Species: mandshuricum

Synonyms:

Acer kansuense 
Acer mandshuricum subsp. kansuense
Crula mandshurica 
Negundo mandshuricum  

English name: Manchurian Maple Tree

Plant type: Deciduous tree

Eventual height: 15-25 ft (4-8 m)

Season of Interest: Rusty-red foliage and yellow flowers during Spring; green foliage spring to summer; intense autumn colour; beautiful leafless form over winter

Hardiness:  Hardy to at least -20ºC once established.  Young foliage can benefit from protection during from very early frosts.

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Tolerant of any reasonable soil

Propagation methods: From seed, and softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings

Acer mandshuricum 🌱 Soak in water for 2 days. Place in a zip-lock bag with lightly-moist propagation compost or vermiculite. Keep at room temperature for 12 weeks, then refrigerate for further 12 weeks, opening & shaking bag daily for aeration. Finally sow 1cm deep within propagation compost at 20°C (68°F). Maintain moisture & bright conditions. Alternatively, sow directly outdoors within autumn, allowing frosts to break seed dormancy.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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