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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates cool mountain sunlight and mild summer shade
Watering
Water deeply but infrequently; allow top 5–10 cm of soil to dry between waterings
Temperature
Hardy to -10°C; prefers cool temperate climates; avoid prolonged temperatures above 28°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Palmate, 5-lobed, dark green above, silvery-white beneath; turns yellow-orange in autumn
- Flower: Small, yellow-green, clustered in pendulous racemes
- Stem/Bark: Smooth grey bark when young; becomes fissured with age
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth periods
Fertilization
Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer once. Use fertilizer with equal N-P-K ratios to support foliage and root growth
Eggshell powder topdress：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle 1 tbsp per square foot of soil surface; water in lightly to release nutrientsPruning
- Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches in late winter before new growth emerges
- Thin crowded inner branches to improve air circulation and light penetration
- Shape the canopy lightly after flowering to maintain a rounded, open form
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: No known toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental shade tree; valued for autumn foliage and silvery leaf undersides
