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. |
Photographs
Acer miyabei 'Morton'.