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Posted 01/12/2023 in Tree

Acer diabolicum

Named a horned maple because of its samaras look as if it has two horns, Acer diabolicum is a rounded tree with 5 lobed leaves that turn attractive shades of red and yellow. The plant is dioecious with the male trees producing red flowers, and female trees producing yellow flowers in the spring.


Post Details

Latin Name
Acer diabolicum
Common Name
Horned Maple
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
20-30 ft
Spread
20-30 ft
Potential Pests
Vecticillium wilt, leaf spots, tar spot, canker, root rot, aphids, scales, borers, and caterpillars

Plant Story

Named a horned maple because of its samaras look as if it has two horns, Acer diabolicum is a rounded tree with 5 lobed leaves that turn attractive shades of red and yellow. The plant is dioecious with the male trees producing red flowers, and female trees producing yellow flowers in the spring.


Special Care Instructions

Dioecious- separate male and female plants.

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