Acer laevigatum (Smooth Maple)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | laevigatum |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southern China and Northern India. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -12 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | 10 - 20 |
| Height | 10 - 15 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Grey bark with olive-green branches. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves to 13 x 5 cm, simple and semi-persistent, oblong-lanceolate, red becoming bright green. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are yellow. |
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