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Acer leucoderme

Also Known As

  • Acer saccharum 'ssp. leucoderme'
  • Chalk Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 30'-55'
  • W: 20'-40'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Acer leucoderme plant details

Acer leucoderme is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse 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. Drought tolerant once established. 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 leucoderme

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 30 FT - 55 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer leucoderme

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
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

One of the rarest and smallest of the N. American maples, this 20-30' tree of compact habit has smooth, almost white! bark and lobed leaves which are dark yellow-green above, bright yellow-green below; from hidden ravines in the SE. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Acer leucoderme plant

How to Grow Acer leucoderme

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • 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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Size

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Width: 10'-15'

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  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Width: 6'-10'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 20'-30'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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