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Acer sterculiaceum

Also Known As

  • Acer franchetii
  • Himalayan Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 15'-65'
  • W: 15'-40'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Acer sterculiaceum plant details

Acer sterculiaceum is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer sterculiaceum

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 40 FT - wide, 15 FT - 65 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, fall color, small tree, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer sterculiaceum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This "remarkable small [15-20'] tree" (Hillier) from Himalayan mountain forests bears long drooping clusters of yellow-green flowers before its large 4- 6" 3-lobed leaves ; follows them with showy pendulous fruit; fall color. Sun-PSh/Med

Gardening facts about Acer sterculiaceum plant

How to Grow Acer sterculiaceum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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