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Acer pentaphyllum - Chinese maple
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Acer pentaphyllum, or five-leaved maple, is a Chinese tree, rare in cultivation and endangered in the wild. It has a beautiful upright, transparent, flexible habit, and is characterised by leaves composed of 5 slender leaflets. In autumn, its foliage turns fiery red before falling. It is not very hardy and will thrive in the understory, in the shade of larger trees, in a rich humus soil that remains moist but well-drained, and protected from cold winds.
The five-leaved maple belongs to the botanical family Sapindaceae (which has absorbed the former family of maples, Aceraceae). Originating from China, specifically from the provinces of Guizhou, Hubei, Shaanxi, and Sichuan, this species grows in mixed forests, valleys, and slopes, at altitudes ranging from 1000 to 2000 metres. It is a deciduous small tree that can reach between 3 and 5 metres in height in our climates, up to 10 metres in the wild. Its spread reaches 2.50 to 5 metres. It has a grey-brown bark, smooth when young, which becomes slightly fissured and scaly with age. Its branches are slender and greyish, slightly drooping, and its winter buds are reddish-brown. The leaves of Acer pentaphyllum are opposite on the branches and generally have five leaflets, hence its name. They are oval to elliptical, measuring between 8 and 15 cm in length, and have finely toothed edges. In spring, they emerge with a bronze tint, then become dark green and shiny in summer, before turning to magnificent autumn colours ranging from yellow to scarlet red. The flowers of this maple are yellow-green, arranged in drooping panicles, and appear in spring after the leaves. They are followed by winged fruits, which ripen in autumn. The samaras of Acer pentaphyllum are green when immature, then turn brown when mature. They measure about 2 to 3 cm in length and are arranged in hanging clusters. Birds and squirrels also appreciate the seeds as a source of food.
Reserve a special place for this collector's maple, in isolation, at the edge of an understory, where you will have the opportunity to admire it. However, Acer pentaphyllum can also be planted in different areas of the garden depending on the desired effect. It can be used as a specimen tree on a slightly shaded lawn to highlight its elegant silhouette and colourful foliage. It can also be planted in groups with Japanese maples and flowering dogwoods, to vary the texture and colour of the foliage. Shade-loving perennial plants and ferns can be used to cover the ground around this small tree and add diversity to the garden. Among the plants that can be associated with Acer pentaphyllum are fragrant hostas or astilbes for their light panicle flowers and dissected foliage.
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Acer pentaphyllum should be planted in the spring or autumn in fertile, well-drained soil, preferably acidic to neutral (non-calcareous), deep and moist, rich in humus, in a partially shaded position. Avoid morning sun exposure that could destroy the buds in late winter frosts. It requires the soil to remain moist throughout the year, without being waterlogged. Beware of strong winds. Keep the soil moist during the first two summers after planting. Mulching can be beneficial to maintain good soil moisture.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
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The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.