Acer tegmentosum

Manchurian Maple / Tiger Bark Maple

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Deciduous tree with distinctive white bark featuring green stripes. Heart-shaped leaves turn vibrant orange-red in autumn. Ideal for large gardens or conservatories.
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Plant Details

Common Name Manchurian Maple / Tiger Bark Maple
Family Sapindaceae
Genus Acer
Species Tegmentosum
Origin China, Korea, Russian Far East
Blooming Small greenish-yellow flowers in spring before leaves emerge
Leaf Color Green, turning orange/red in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moist but well-drained soil; loamy texture with organic matter preferred.

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Watering

Regular watering during establishment and dry spells. Mulch to retain moisture. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best fall color, tolerates partial shade in hotter climates. Needs cold winter dormancy.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before growth begins

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Pruning

Prune dead or damaged branches in late summer/early autumn after leaves harden off; avoid heavy pruning due to bleeding sap risk.

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Leaf Miner 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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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-4° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
15 – 120
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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