Sycamore Maple,
Plane Tree Maple 'Esk Sunset'
Family: Sapindaceae (Soapberry Family)
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Height: 12 feet in 10
years; 25 feet with age
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Spread: 10 feet in ten
years; 25 feet with age
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Bloom Time:
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Light: full to partial
sun; avoid hot afternoon sun as this can scorch foliage
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Soil: most,
well-drained
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Moisture: average to
moist; shouldn't be allowed to dry out
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Use: landscape
accent
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Care: low
maintenance; site in locations protected from strong winds; fertilize in spring
before leaves emerge; pruning is best if kept to a minimum, but should be done
in late fall to mid winter if needed to prevent significant bleeding
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Concerns: susceptible to cankers and borers in hot, dry climate
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Native to: discovered as a seedling in the Esk Valley on the North Island of New Zealand
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Notes: foliage emerges
radiant pink fading to a mottled blend of cream, dark and light green and pink;
lobed leaves turn an outstanding brown in late fall
· Supplier: Klehm's Song Sparrow Nursery
· Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Shade Garden F131
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