Acer capillipes

Lacebark Maple

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Graceful deciduous maple prized for its lilac-brown exfoliating bark and finely dissected leaves that turn vibrant orange-red in autumn.
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Plant Details

Common Name Lacebark Maple
Family Sapindaceae
Genus Acer
Species Capillipes
Origin Japan, China
Blooming Small greenish-yellow flowers in spring; primarily grown for foliage and bark.
Leaf Color Green turning orange-red
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining, slightly acidic loam rich in organic matter.

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Watering

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged during growing season; essential during hot spells.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade; requires light for bark coloration.

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring before bud break.

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Pruning

Prune in late summer after leaves harden to avoid bleeding sap; remove dead wood.

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 5000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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