Acer opalus (Italian Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesopalus
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
OriginAlbania, Algeria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain and Switzerland.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 4b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-26) - (-23)
Temperature (°F)(-15) - (-10)
Height20 m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatMountainous areas at an altitude of approximately 1,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth and grey developing fissures as it matures, peeling in square plates.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionBuds have imbricate scales.
Leaf DescriptionGlossy green in colour, 3-5 obtuse lobes with blunt teeth, turning yellow in autumn, 7-13 x 5-16 cm.
Flower DescriptionSmall yellow flowers.
Fruit DescriptionWinged samaras, 1 x 1.2-2.5 cm.

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