Acer sempervirens (Evergreen Maple, Cretan Maple)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | sempervirens |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Greece, Lebanon and Turkey. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-15) - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 45 |
| Height | 3-7 m |
| Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Cultivation | Well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Dark grey bark with fissures and glabrous branches. |
| Leaf Description | Bright green, opposite, glabrous leaves, unlobed or 3 lobes, 1-4 x 1-2 cm. |
| Flower Description | Yellowish-green flowers on racemes, 1.5 cm in length. |
| Fruit Description | Glabrous samaras 1.5 cm in length. |