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Acer caudatum ssp. ukurunduense

Also Known As

  • Acer caudatum
  • Acer ukurunduense
  • Arahaga Maple
  • Ukurundu Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-30'
  • W: 15'-20'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Acer caudatum ssp. ukurunduense plant details

Acer caudatum ssp. ukurunduense is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring green and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer caudatum ssp. ukurunduense

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai, fall color, hedge, peeling bark, shade tree, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer caudatum ssp. ukurunduense

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From ?caudatus=like a tail?, the 5-lobed leaves of this uncommon Chinese 10-30' shrub-tree end in tapering points; very adaptable, its bark will eventually turn rough, sometimes peeling. S/M-W-D
Something of a large shrub it ought to be trained a multi-stemmed tree with intensely colored twigs in winter. It will likely do well in harsh climates - here it can suffer with pseudomonas during our wet winters.

Gardening facts about Acer caudatum ssp. ukurunduense plant

How to Grow Acer caudatum ssp. ukurunduense

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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