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Acer distylum
Lime Leaved Maple, Linden Leaved Maple
Origin: Japan.
| Family |
| Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus |
| Acer |
| Species |
| distylum |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 5a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 - H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-21) - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| (-5) - 30 |
| Height |
| 15 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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 |
| Mountain forests at an elevation of 700-1,600 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Greyish yellow bark. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Valvate buds. |
| Leaf Description |
| Greyish green with a cordate base, 10-15 x 5-8 cm. Leaves change to a golden yellow or golden brown in autumn. |
| Flower Description |
| Yellow flowers on straight spikes. |
| Fruit Description |
| Rounded winged nutlets, 3 cm in length. |
| 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. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| The sap ban be used as a sugary drink or made into a syrup. |
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