Acer obtusifolium (Cyprus Maple )


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesobtusifolium
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginCyprus, Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Turkey.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-18) - (-12)
Temperature (°F)0 - 10
Height9 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
ShapeUpright and spreading.
LandscapeOrnamental use and specimen plant.
PropagationSoftwood, semi-ripe cuttings and seed.
CultivationFull sun. Moist and well-drained soil.
PestsMay be affected by coral spot, root rot, and powdery mildew. Large green aphids and multiple species of caterpillar may cause problems.
Leaf DescriptionUn-lobed to shallowly, 3-lobed, entire to remotely serrated, coriaceous and are 5 cm wide.
Flower DescriptionProduces few flowers, which are small and appear on terminal corymbs.
Fruit DescriptionFruit is a convex nutlet with wings that are 2 cm long.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are dark green upper surface and olive below. Fruit is red. Flowers are yellowish-green.
Texture DescriptionThe leaves are smooth in texture.

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