Acer amamiense (Amamiense Maple)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | amamiense |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Japan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This endangered species from Japan resembles Acer diabolicum but differes in having glabrous petioles and short haired rather than bristly haired fruit. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
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