Acer trautvetteri (Red Bud Maple)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | trautvetteri |
| Synonyms | A. heldreichii ssp. trautvetteri |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Caucasus, North Turkey |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23 - (-18) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10 - 0 |
| Height | 16 m |
| Flowering Period | June |
Description and Growing Information
| Pests | Aphids and multiple caterpillar species may cause problems. |
| Notable Specimens | Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Branches are a dark red-brown. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are up to 13 cm wide with 5 deep lobes, glossy dark green above with pubescence at the base. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are yellow. |
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