Acer heldreichii (Heldreich's Maple, Greek Maple, Balkan Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesheldreichii
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginAlbania, Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height20 m
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, greyish in colour.
Leaf DescriptionThin, 5-14 cm in length, 3-5 acute teethed lobes, shiny green in colour which turn a golden yellow in autumn.
Flower DescriptionYellow flowers cluster on large corymbs.
Fruit Description3-5 cm samaras.

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