Acer cappadocicum subsp. lobelii (Lobel's Maple)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | cappadocicum |
| Subspecies | lobelii |
| Synonyms | Acer lobelii, Acer platanoides ssp. lobelii |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Southern Italy. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-29) - (-18) |
| Temperature (°F) | (-20) - 0 |
| Height | 12 - 25 m |
| Spread | 4 - 8 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
| Shape | Narrow, erect crown. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth, grey-green coloured bark in immature trees. Becomes slightly furrowed and brown in mature trees. |
| Leaf Description | Large, paired and palmately lobed. |
| Flower Description | Small flowers, pale yellow in colour. |
| Fruit Description | Winged fruit. |
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