Acer morifolium (Mulberry Leaf Maple)
Botanical Information
Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
Genus | Acer |
Species | morifolium |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | Japan. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a - 6a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-23) - (-18) |
Temperature (°F) | (-10) - 0 |
Height | 3 m |
Spread | 2 m |
Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
Habitat | Yakushima Island. |
Bark/Stem Description | Green bark with white stripes. |
Leaf Description | Ovate-cordate, veined on the underside. |
Flower Description | Racemes of clustered yellowish-white flowers. |
Fruit Description | Small winged nutlets. 1.5-2 cm. |