Acer trautvetteri (Red Bud Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciestrautvetteri
SynonymsA. heldreichii ssp. trautvetteri
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginCaucasus, North Turkey
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 - (-18)
Temperature (°F)-10 - 0
Height16 m
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

PestsAphids and multiple caterpillar species may cause problems.
Notable SpecimensWakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBranches are a dark red-brown.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are up to 13 cm wide with 5 deep lobes, glossy dark green above with pubescence at the base.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are yellow.

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