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Acer discolor

Also Known As

  • Chinese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 30'-40'
  • W: 20'-30'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Acer discolor plant details

Acer discolor is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Features glaucous and glossy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer discolor

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Uses: shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer discolor

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very rare (once thought to be unavailable), this 30-40' Acer oblongum relative from China?s River Han and Sichuan province has leaves which are slightly 3-lobed, shiny-green above but glaucous beneath=discolor. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Acer discolor plant

How to Grow Acer discolor

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • glossy
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