| Botanical name | Acer buergerianum |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Chinese Maple |
| Foliage | Leaves turn orange to red in late Autumn and early Winter. |
| Uses in landscape design | The Chinese maple tree can be used as a background tree in a mixed border, or as a shade tree. It does not have a vigorous root system, so many shade-loving plants can be grown beneath its canopy. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained , Fertile , Moist |
| Interesting planting ideas | Ideal in a small garden or large containers. Also popular for bonsai work. |
| Propagation | Propagate by grafting in late Winter or budding in late Summer. |
Acer buergerianum (Chinese Maple)
- Botanical name: Acer buergerianum
- Common name(s): Chinese Maple
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
Genus of about 150 species. Leaves turn orange to red in late Autumn and early Winter. The flowers are followed by usually brown, occasionally colourful winged seeds, joined in pairs. The Chinese maple tree can be used as a background tree in a mixed border, or as a shade tree. It does not have a vigorous root system, so many shade-loving plants can be grown beneath its canopy. Ideal in a small garden or large containers. Also popular for bonsai work.
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Acer buergerianum requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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Leaves turn orange to red in late Autumn and early Winter.
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