Acer cappadocicum Rubrum

red Cappadocian maple

Eventual height & spread

Acer cappadocicum Rubrum

red Cappadocian maple

  • 12 litre pot | 1.6m tall
  • £179.99
  • available to order from autumn
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  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: fertile, moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: April to May
  • Hardiness: fully hardy


Tiny clusters of red flowers in spring are closely followed by the emergence of deeply lobed, dark green leaves, which turn brilliant red in autumn before being shed.

This beautiful, round-headed, red maple makes an excellent ornamental feature in a large garden. Although the tree tolerates some lime, the best autumn leaf colour is achieved when it is grown in fertile, moisture-retentive, neutral to acid soil in full sun.


  • Garden care:
    Plant in a sheltered spot, away from cold winds. Dig in a hole twice the size the root ball, add well-rotted organic matter and stake when young. Do not allow to dry out while it is getting established.

    Protect young trees from winter frost with a 10cm (4in) mulch of organic matter, taking care to leave space around the trunk of the tree.

    No routine pruning is required, just remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when they are fully dormant. Avoid pruning at any other time of the year as acers tend to 'bleed' sap if cut while they are actively growing.
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