Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum'
Cappadocian Maple







Blood-red new spring leaves. Large, green leaves through summer with bright-yellow autumn leaves. Compact, rounded crown. Can tolerate periods of drought, but prefers moist, well-drained soils. Has a shallow root system. Avoid planting in windy, exposed areas.
Reproduction: Monoecious, separate male and female flowers on the same tree.
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Family: Sapindaceae, soapberry family, a family of flowering trees, lianas, and herbaceous plants that occur in many temperate and tropical regions. Learn more about Sapindaceae.
Genus: Acer, ācer (Latin, adjective), meaning 'sharp', in reference to the pointed leaves. Commonly known as maple, a genus of various trees and shrubs. Learn more about Acer.
Species: Acer cappadocicum, cappadocicum (Latin + Greek, adjective), meaning 'Cappadocian, of or relating to Cappadocia', in reference to this species' native geographical location which is an ancient region that is now modern-day west central Turkey. Learn more about Acer cappadocicum.
Species Native Range: Asia, from central Turkey (ancient Cappadocia) east along the Caucasus and the Himalayas to southwestern China.
Cultivar: Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum'
Cultivar Origin: First distributed in 1842 by Booth Nurseries of Hamburg, Germany.
Synonyms: Acer cappadocicum f. rubrum
Common Name: Cappadocian Maple