Acer miyabei
Miyabe Maple
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 |
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. |