Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium' (Vitifolium Full Moon Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesjaponicum
Cultivar'Vitifolium'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 -(-15)
Temperature (°F)-20 - 5
Height12 m
Spread5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

Notable SpecimensWestonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are up to 14 cm wide, fan-shaped and broad with 10-12 lobes. They are bright green turning crimson in autumn.
Fruit DescriptionVeined nutlet.

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