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Acer stachyophyllum

Also Known As

  • Acer tetramerum
  • Spiked-leaved Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-30'
  • W: 20'-30'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Acer stachyophyllum plant details

Acer stachyophyllum is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. 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 stachyophyllum

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer stachyophyllum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very elegant maple from China, this rare 20-30' vase-shaped maple is an especially decorative small tree, dainty white spring blooms, deep green long-tapered, papery, birch-like leaves which turn red in autumn to expose in winter its showy red-to-purple young stems. S/M
Rare, multi-stemmed maple from China having small, pointed leaves and upright vase shape. Collector plant for the maple enthusiast who needs one of everything.

Gardening facts about Acer stachyophyllum plant

How to Grow Acer stachyophyllum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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