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Acer miyabei


Miyabe Maple




Origin:  Native to Japan.
Family
Sapindaceae (Aceraceae)
Genus
Acer
Species
miyabei
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4 - 6a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)
-20 - (-10)
Height
10–20 m
Spread
10 - 15 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
Shape
Rounded crown.
Growth
Medium
Pests
Aphids may cause problems, as well as many species of caterpillars.
Leaf Description
The leaves measure at 7–20 cm long and 12–20 cm broad, and a 5-15 cm long petiole. Five-lobed with a petiole that bleeds white latex if cut open.
Flower Description
Bloom in spring at the same time as the leaves open, yellow-green colour.
Fruit Description
The fruit is a samara type aligned at 180°, each seed measuring 8 mm wide, with a 2 cm wing and flat.
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