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Acer opalus


Italian Maple




Origin:  Albania, Algeria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain and Switzerland.
Family
Sapindaceae (Aceraceae)
Genus
Acer
Species
opalus
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4a - 4b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
(-26) - (-23)
Temperature (°F)
(-15) - (-10)
Height
20 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
Habitat
Mountainous areas at an altitude of approximately 1,000 m.
Bark/Stem Description
Smooth and grey developing fissures as it matures, peeling in square plates.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Buds have imbricate scales.
Leaf Description
Glossy green in colour, 3-5 obtuse lobes with blunt teeth, turning yellow in autumn, 7-13 x 5-16 cm.
Flower Description
Small yellow flowers.
Fruit Description
Winged samaras, 1 x 1.2-2.5 cm.
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