Montpellier Maple

Montpellier Maple Care

Acer Monspessulanum

Other names: Montpelier Maple

What is the plant

Acer monspessulanum - the Montpellier maple - is a species of maple native to the Mediterranean region. It is a medium-sized deciduous tree or densely branched shrub that grows to a height of 10–15 m, sometimes more. Among similar maples it is most easily distinguished by its small three-lobed leaves, 3–6 cm long and 3–7 cm wide, glossy dark green, sometimes a bit leathery, and with a smooth margin, with a 2–5 cm petiole. The leaves fall very late in autumn, typically in November. The flowers are produced in spring, in pendulous, yellow to white corymbs 2–3 cm long.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

5 - 8

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The Montpelier maple can withstand dry conditions better than other maples.
Pruning
Pinch back new growth after two pairs of leaves have appeared. Wire from spring to autumn. Care must be taken when wiring to protect the bark. Exposing the Montpelier maple to sun and dry conditions will allow leaf reduction to occur more quickly than is seen in most other maples.
Fertilizer
Every three weeks from early spring to late autumn, pausing for a month in midsummer, using a bonsai fertilizer or general purpose plant food at half strength.

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Sunlight
Unlike most maple species, the Montpelier maple enjoys full sun. Partial shade is recommended in hot climates or during midsummer.
Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Temperature
It seems to be hardy to at least zone five.