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Identify tree

Discussion in 'Trees' started by Scudo, Oct 29, 2016.

  1. Scudo

    Scudo Gardener

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    This taken in Spring after it comes onto leaf, It is more pinkish to start with and eventually turns green.

    What tree is it?

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  2. Anthony Rogers

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    Hi Scudo,

    Definitely an Acer of some sort. There are thousands of them, but someone may have this particular one and be able to tell you exactly which one it is.
     
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    • ARMANDII

      ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

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      Looks like a tree I have in my garden, a Acer Brilliantissimum

      "Acer pseudoplatanus'Brilliantissimum'

      sycamore 'Brilliantissimum'


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      • Other common namessycamore 'Brilliantissimum'
      • FamilySapindaceae
      • GenusAcer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. Many have fine autumn colour, and some have ornamental stems

      • Details'Brilliantissimum' is a small deciduous tree with a rounded crown. Leaves open bright pink, becoming yellow-green, finally dark green, mottled with cream. Flowers seldom produced in quantity
      Characteristics
      • FoliageDeciduous
      • HabitBushy
      • Hardiness

        H7
      Colour
      Colour in Spring
      Sunlight
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        Full Sun
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        Partial Shade
      • Aspect North-facing or East-facing or South-facing or West-facing
      • Exposure Sheltered
      Soil
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        Chalk
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        Clay
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        Sand
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        Loam
      • Moisture Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
      • Soil Chalk, Clay, Sand, Loam
      • pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
      Size
      • Ultimate height 4-8 metres
      • Ultimate spread 4-8 metres
      • Time to ultimate height 20-50 years
      How to grow
      CultivationGrow in a moist but well-drained soil

      PropagationPropagate by grafting

      Suggested planting locations and garden typesLow Maintenance Architectural

      How to care
      PruningPruning group 1

      PestsAphids, horse chestnut scale, caterpillars and gall mites may be a problem


      DiseasesVerticillium wilt may be a problem"
       
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      • Scudo

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        Thanks Anthony.
        I have posted this as it may help for further identification.
        It usually gets an infestation of Gall mites.

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        • ARMANDII

          ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

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          Yep, I'd bet Ziggy's Bacon sandwich that it's a Acer Brilliantissimum.:coffee::snorky:
           
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          • ARMANDII

            ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

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            Regarding the Gall Mite there is no chemical control for them:dunno::snorky: Having said that, my Acer has, so far, been free of them.:hapfeet::snork:
             
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            Definitely A.brilliantissima.
             
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