Acer stachyophyllum is an Asian species of maple. It is native to China (Gansu, Henan, Hubei, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Tibet, Yunnan), Myanmar, northern India, Bhutan, and Nepal.Acer stachyophyllum is a deciduous tree up to 15 meters tall with smooth yellow-brown bark. It is dioecious, meaning that male and female flowers are on separate trees. Leaves are non-compound, up to 11 cm wide and 6 cm across, thin and papery, sometimes with no lobes but sometimes with 3. SubspeciesAcer stachyophyllum subsp. betulifolium (Maxim.) P.C.DeJong — Gansu, Henan, Hubei, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, Myanmar Acer stachyophyllum subsp. stachyophyllum — Hubei, Sichuan, Tibet, Yunnan, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal
How to keep Acer Stachyophyllum.
Water
The birch-leaved maple thrives in consistently moist soil, particularly during the summer months, to prevent leaf scorch. During this time, seedlings might need to be watered twice a day. In the spring and fall, you can reduce the frequency of watering, and in winter, focus on keeping the soil from drying out completely. Be sure to adjust your watering schedule based on weather conditions, especially for seedlings in the garden.
Pruning
To improve growth and appearance, prune birch-leaved maple trees in early spring. Begin by removing any dead or crossing branches, and cut back any overgrown shoots. Ensure your tools are clean and sharp, and use proper techniques to prevent disease and promote healthy growth.
Botanical profile.
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
Other names.
