Acer monspessulanum

Montpellier Maple

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Hardy deciduous Mediterranean maple with distinctive three-lobed leaves turning vibrant red in autumn; suitable for small gardens or large pots outdoors.
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Plant Details

Common Name Montpellier Maple
Family Sapindaceae
Genus Acer
Species Monspanno
Origin Mediterranean Basin
Blooming Small yellow-green flowers in clusters during spring
Leaf Color Green, turning red and orange in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, tolerates poor or rocky soils

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Watering

Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once mature. Allow soil to dry between waterings.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best coloration, tolerates partial shade but may become leggy

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth starts

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Pruning

Prune in late summer or winter (dormant season) to maintain shape and remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Powdery Mildew 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

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
10° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
25% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 55%
% 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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