Acer miyabei (Miyabe Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesmiyabei
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginNative to Japan.
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)
Height10–20 m
Spread10 - 15 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

ShapeRounded crown.
PestsAphids may cause problems, as well as many species of caterpillars.
Leaf DescriptionThe leaves measure at 7–20 cm long and 12–20 cm broad, and a 5-15 cm long petiole. Five-lobed with a petiole that bleeds white latex if cut open.
Flower DescriptionBloom in spring at the same time as the leaves open, yellow-green colour.
Fruit DescriptionThe fruit is a samara type aligned at 180°, each seed measuring 8 mm wide, with a 2 cm wing and flat.

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