- Botanical name: Acer rubrum 'Northwood'
- Common name: Japanese maple
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Deciduous
Green
- Key features:
- Autumn colour
- Dramatic foliage
The red maple, Acer rubrum, is a gorgeous maple native to north America. It has deeply lobed, dark green leaves, which turn a brilliant red in autumn. It’s ideal for growing as an ornamental tree in a medium to large garden, and is tolerant of most soils, but prefers moist, slightly acid conditions.
Acer rubrum ‘Northwood’ is the ideal choice for British gardens as it needs cool weather and frost to develop the best autumn colour.
How to grow Acer 'Northwood'
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Plant size
18m height
12m spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Acer 'Northwood' and wildlife
Acer 'Northwood' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Acer 'Northwood' poisonous?
Acer 'Northwood' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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