The leaves of the korean maple (Acer pseudosieboldianum) are rounded and have a texture very similar to that of the Japanese maple (Acer nipponicum). During spring, its large buds and young branches are covered with a slightly sticky white flower.
As it grows, it goes through different stages. After the white flower appear leaves covered with a soft white layer. Creamy yellow hanging corymbs appear immediately afterwards. This is followed by another pretty 3 cm long brown to purple flower.
During the fall, the color change in its leaves becomes evident, going from the darkest green to the more intense oranges and reds. At the beginning of November is when its leaves fall. East tree small in size deserves to be known in our gardens, since it is not only its beauty, but also its resistance against diseases and its fantastic tolerance to shade.
Here are some details that may be of interest before deciding whether to plant it or not:
- Height: Between 5-7 meters.
- Width: Between 3-6 meters.
- Sun Exposure: Supports direct sun, partial shade and full shade well.
- Flowering: It begins to flower in late April and early May.
- Required soil: Fresh and well drained.