Acer micranthum


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesmicranthum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
OriginJapan.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - 6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-21) - (-18)
Temperature (°F)(-1) - (-5)
Height6-9 m
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
CultivationWell drained soil in full or partial shade or full sun.
HabitatMountain forests at an altitude of 700-1,800.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGlabrous with thin branchlets.
Leaf DescriptionGlabrous, 5-7 deeply lobed, toothed and turn orange, red and yellow in autumn, 5-7 x 5-7 cm.
Flower DescriptionSmall greenish-yellow flowers, grouped in racemes 3-5 cm long.
Fruit DescriptionSamaras with glabrous winged nutlets.

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