Acer miyabei (Miyabe Maple)
Botanical Information
Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
Genus | Acer |
Species | miyabei |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | Native to Japan. |
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 | 10–20 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. |
Leaf Description | The 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 Description | Bloom in spring at the same time as the leaves open, yellow-green colour. |
Fruit Description | The fruit is a samara type aligned at 180°, each seed measuring 8 mm wide, with a 2 cm wing and flat. |