Acer glabrum (Vine Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesglabrum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginNorthern United States and Canada.
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)-20 - (-10)
Height10 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

Bark/Stem DescriptionBranches are red-brown and almost glabrous.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionBud scales are 2-4-paired.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves to 12 cm wide, thin, lustrous green above and paler blue-green beneath with 3-5 lobes that are coarsely biserrate.
Flower DescriptionFlowers in groups of 5 and yellow-green.

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