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. |