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Native to China and Japan, Acer maximowiczianum or Nikko maple is an ornamental tree that is highly prized by gardeners. Its elegance and changing colours with the seasons give it a special appeal. It is often compared to Acer griseum, or paperbark maple, for its three-lobed bark and foliage.
Description
The Acer maximowiczianum, native to China and Japan, is an ornamental tree particularly appreciated by garden lovers. It is distinguished by its elegance and its changing colours throughout the year. We will not fail to notice its resemblance to the paperbark maple (Acer griseum) by its bark and its trilobed foliage.
One of the most remarkable characteristics of the Nikko Maple is its bark, which exfoliates in thin strips, revealing shades ranging from reddish brown to copper. This phenomenon gives it a rustic appearance and changes over the seasons.
Its leaves, trilobed in shape, are medium to dark green in summer. In autumn, they are adorned with shimmering colours, ranging from orange-yellow to flamboyant red, thus offering a magnificent spectacle in your garden.
The Nikko Maple generally reaches a height of 4 to 6 metres, which makes it ideal for small gardens.
Its spread is comparable to its height, which gives it a rounded and harmonious silhouette.
This tree is very hardy (-25°C) and withstands harsh winters well. It is therefore perfectly adapted to the northern climate.
The Nikko Maple flowers discreetly and occurs in April-May. The flowers, greenish-yellow in colour, are grouped in small panicles.
The fruits of the Nikko Maple are winged samaras, characteristic of the maple family.
The Nikko Maple appreciates sunny or partially shaded locations. It tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers fresh, well-drained and slightly acidic soils.
Planting is best done in the fall or spring, outside of frost periods.
Young plants require regular watering, especially in summer or after planting. Adult plants are drought-resistant and do not require watering
Pruning is generally not necessary, but you can remove dead or poorly placed branches.
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Native to China and Japan, Acer maximowiczianum or Nikko maple is an ornamental tree that is highly prized by gardeners. Its elegance and changing colours with the seasons give it a special appeal. It is often compared to Acer griseum, or paperbark maple, for its three-lobed bark and foliage.
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