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    Acer sterculiaceum ssp. franchetii

    Also Known As

    • Franchet Maple

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Acer sterculiaceum ssp. franchetii plant details

    Acer sterculiaceum ssp. franchetii is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and green flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer sterculiaceum ssp. franchetii

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: sapindaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse and green blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer sterculiaceum ssp. franchetii

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - 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 and follows them with showy pendulous fruit and fall color. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Acer sterculiaceum ssp. franchetii plant

    How to Grow Acer sterculiaceum ssp. franchetii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 10'-15'

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    Zones

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    Width: 6'-10'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

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    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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