Acer monspessulanum - summer leaves

Acer monspessulanum

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(Montpellier Maple) Unusual in the UK this is a hardy small, deciduous tree with dark green, leathery leaves and handsome yellow and orange autumn colours.

Enjoys a position with plenty of sun and is fairly drought tolerant!

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3 litre pot (3-4 years old, 100-125 cm tall)

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Unusual in the UK, Acer monspessulanum is native to the Mediterranean region and grows as a small, deciduous tree with dark green, leathery leaves similar in appearance to those of the field maple. New leaves in spring can have a purple tint with some yellow autumn tints before the leaves fall.

Established plants often grow with a densely branching, often multi-stemmed habit. Enjoys a position with plenty of sun and fairly drought tolerant.

Position: Full sun or dappled shade.
Soil: Any well drained soil. Avoid wet areas or positions prone to waterlogging.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
Habit: Acer monspessulanum grows to be a large, upright branching shrub in the short term and eventually a very small branching tree.
- Height: eventually up to 5 - 6 m (16 - 20 ft)
- Spread: 3 - 4 m (10 - 13 ft)

How Much Sun: Full Sun
Eventual Size: Shrub - Large (3m+), Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Dry/Sandy, Soil: Acid
Special Features: Suitable for Containers, Screening/Hedge, Autumn Colour

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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