Acer palmatum subsp. amoenum (Japanese Maple)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | palmatum |
| Subspecies | amoenum |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Japan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-23) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - (-10) |
| Height | 3 - 6 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Rounded crown. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are up to 12 cm wide, with 7 sharply serrated lobes. |
| Flower Description | Small, purple flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Strongly veined, convex nutlets to 1 cm. |
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