American red maple 'dissecta'

Rhus typhina 'Dissecta'

Rhus typhina 'Dissecta' is a popular shrub in gardens due to its unique appearance and beautiful autumn foliage.

Growth Characteristics
- Form: It is a deciduous broad-leaved shrub that grows to a height of approximately 3 to 5 meters. The leaves are highly finely divided, giving the entire tree an elegant appearance.
- Flowers and Fruit: Small green or yellowish flowers bloom in clusters during the summer, and red needle-like fruits appear in the autumn.
- Drought Tolerance: It has relatively strong drought tolerance and thrives even in low-water environments.
- Sunlight Requirements: It grows well in sunny locations but can also grow in partial shade.

Propagation Methods
- Seed Propagation: Seeds collected in the autumn can be sown in the spring, or stored in the refrigerator during the winter and germinated in the spring.
- Cuttings: It can be propagated by cutting newly grown branches during the summer. Cultivation Method
- Soil: It prefers well-drained soil and thrives in acidic to neutral soil.
- Watering: Once the roots are sufficiently established, it can grow without special watering, but regular watering is necessary during the initial establishment period.
- Fertilizer: It can grow well without special fertilizer, but using an all-purpose fertilizer in the spring promotes growth.

Uses in the Garden
- Landscape Tree: It can be used as a focal point in the garden and is well-suited for planting as a solitary tree or in groups.
- Ecological Sculpting: Its natural form and unique leaf shape are intentionally utilized in natural landscaping styles.

Important Pests and Diseases & Control Methods
- Diseases: It possesses relatively strong resistance, but fungal diseases may occasionally occur on the leaves. In this case, control them using an appropriate fungicide.
- Pests: For pests such as aphids, control them using soapy water or specific insecticides.
- Prevention: Maintaining a healthy growing environment and ensuring good ventilation through proper pruning helps prevent pests and diseases. The American red maple 'Dissecta' is a plant that is relatively easy to care for and grows well in various environments without requiring special attention.

Plant Family	Anacardiaceae
Height	2.7~4.5m
Spread	4.5~6m
Colors	yellow, orange
Bloom Period	July~August
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-30°C

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