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Acer paxii

Also Known As

  • Evergreen Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 25'-30'
  • W: 25'-30'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

Acer paxii plant details

Acer paxii is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and green flowers emerge followed by brown and green fruit. Features glossy texture. 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. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer paxii

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 25 FT - 30 FT - wide, 25 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and green blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer paxii

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Striking, this evergreen (to semi-evergreen) small 25-30' shrub/tree from southern China has light-green 3-lobed leathery leaves. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Acer paxii plant

How to Grow Acer paxii

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade

Features

  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • green
    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Texture

    • glossy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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