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    Acer diabolicum

    Also Known As

    • Devil Maple
    • Horned Maple

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 20'-40'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Acer diabolicum plant details

    Acer diabolicum is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer diabolicum

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: sapindaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
    Uses: compact, fall color, rare, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer diabolicum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A strong and adaptable, medium-sized maple, native to the southern mountain forests of Japan. Foliage resembles Acer macrophyllum, but much smaller. Large curly stigmas protrude from the flowers and are retained in the winged seed coats, giving them a horn-like appearance. Early spring male flowers are salmon - brick red, clusters. Fall colors are yellow and red. Ours are grafted males.

    By: Forestfarm

    "A rare maple from Japan's southern mountain forests. Aptly named for the spur like 'horn' that curl up at the seed coat base." Foliage is similar to Acer macrophyllum, but much smaller.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Gardening facts about Acer diabolicum plant

    How to Grow Acer diabolicum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Acer circinatum 'Sunglow'

    aka Sunglow Vine Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Acer x conspicuum 'Phoenix'

    aka Acer conspicuum 'Phoenix', Phoenix Snakebark Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Acer griseum

    aka Chinese Paperbark Maple, Paperbark Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Acer griseum bark by Forestfarm
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    Acer campestre 'Carnival'

    aka Field Maple, Variegated Hedge Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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