Acer miyabei 'Morton' (Morton Maple)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | miyabei |
| Cultivar | 'Morton' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-23) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - (-10) |
| Height | 9-18 m |
| Spread | 10-15 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Rounded crown. |
| Pests | Aphids may cause problems, as well as many species of caterpillars. |
| Notable Specimens | The Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Corky bark. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves to 13 cm wide with 3-5 ovate lobes, deep olive-green and lightly pubescent above, blue-green with pubescence beneath, turning yellow in autumn. |
| Flower Description | Yellow flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Flat, pubescent nutlet. |
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