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    • Photo of Acer truncatum flower by Karl Gercens III

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    Acer truncatum

    Also Known As

    • Purpleblow Maple
    • Shandong Maple
    • Shantung Maple

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 25'-40'
    • W: 20'-35'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Acer truncatum plant details

    Acer truncatum is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer truncatum

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: sapindaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 35 FT - wide, 25 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Uses: bonsai, fall color, shade tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer truncatum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The five to seven-lobed leaves are coppery in spring and bright gold blended with scarlet in fall on this medium-sized (to 40') round-headed tree. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Acer truncatum plant

    How to Grow Acer truncatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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