Woody > Acer > Acer crataegifolium > Acer crataegifolium
Acer crataegifolium
Hawthorn Leaved Maple
Origin: Native to Japan.
| Family |
| Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus |
| Acer |
| Species |
| crataegifolium |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 - H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-26) - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| (-15) - 30 |
| Height |
| 10 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Cultivation |
| Moist, well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. |
| Habitat |
| Along stream sides and mountain paths at an altitude of 200-1,100 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Bark is white-striated, and branches are purple-red with white stripes. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Bud scales are 2-paired and valvate. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are up to 8 cm with 3-5 lobes, irregularly serrated, blue-green above and paler beneath with pubescence on the vein axils when young. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers are pale yellow. Seeds are ripe in October. |
| Fruit Description |
| A flat nutlet. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Propagation |
| Sow ripe seed in a cold frame, germination will occur the following spring. Pre-soak for 24 hours then stratify for 2-4 months at 1-8°C. When large enough prick and place into individual ports until they are 20 cm or higher, then plant in permanent positions. Cuttings should be taken from young shoots in June or July. Cuttings should have 2-3 pairs of leaves and on pair of buds at its base. |
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