Acer pseudoplatanus 'Tunpetti' (Regal Petticoat™ Maple)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | pseudoplatanus |
| Cultivar | 'Tunpetti' |
| Tradmarked Name | Regal Petticoat™ |
| Patent Number | USPP 17537 P3 |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Discovered in Eastern Canada in July 2002, Patent and Trademark secured by Tunpetti Corporation. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2 - 5a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-29) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - (-20) |
| Height | 12 m |
| Spread | 9 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Excellent specimen tree. |
| Cultivation | Tolerant of salt and thrives in calciferous soil. |
| Pests | Resistant to maple tar-spot. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | New leaves unfurl dramatically, with a glossy green surface and a royal purple underside, turning spectacular colours in the autumn, becoming yellow on top and a bright magenta pink underneath, with red, orange and pink accents. |