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Acer morifolium


Mulberry Leaf Maple




Origin:  Japan.
Family
Sapindaceae (Aceraceae)
Genus
Acer
Species
morifolium
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
6
Canadian Hardiness Zone
5a - 6a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
(-23) - (-18)
Temperature (°F)
(-10) - 0
Height
3 m
Spread
2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
Growth
Medium
Habitat
Yakushima Island.
Bark/Stem Description
Green bark with white stripes.
Leaf Description
Ovate-cordate, veined on the underside.
Flower Description
Racemes of clustered yellowish-white flowers.
Fruit Description
Small winged nutlets. 1.5-2 cm.
Notable Specimens
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
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