Acer amamiense (Amamiense Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesamamiense
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginJapan.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15
Temperature (°F)5
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis endangered species from Japan resembles Acer diabolicum but differes in having glabrous petioles and short haired rather than bristly haired fruit.
Notable SpecimensWestonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.

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