Acer pectinatum (Sparkling Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciespectinatum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginHimalayas.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)-20 - 20
Height15 m
Spread3 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June

Description and Growing Information

Notable SpecimensWestonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBranches are glabrous and purple to brown-grey with chalk white stripes.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are 14 x 7 cm with 3-5 triangular to ovate lobes. The veins are covered with rust-coloured indumentum when young, later becoming glabrous except at the base of the vein axils.
Fruit DescriptionA flat, convex nutlet.

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