Acer truncatum
(Ay-ser trunk-AH-tum)
Shantung Maple
Acer truncatum is abundant in its native range. It is a slow growing tree that grows to approximately 20′ to 25′ with an equal spread. It has a tendency to be a large shrub under cultivation outside of its native range. A very nice maple tree for small lawn areas or streets. Leaves are 3″-5″ with 5-7 lobes. New foliage emerges purple-red, fading to a glossy green in summer and changing to yellows, reds and oranges in the fall. Adaptable to most soils but prefers moist well drained soils. Native to China.
Section:Platanoidea.
Meaning of: Truncatus, truncate, refers to the shape of the leaf base.
Common names: Purpleblow maple, Shantung maple, Akajika itaya, Mansen itaya.
Habit: Small tree to 30′-40′, densely branched, green to purple branches.
Leaves: Five to seven lobed, 3″-5″ wide. Young leaves purple, fading to green with a tinge of purple along edges as the mature.
Meaning of: Truncatus, truncate, refers to the shape of the leaf base.
Common names: Purpleblow maple, Shantung maple, Akajika itaya, Mansen itaya.
Habit: Small tree to 30′-40′, densely branched, green to purple branches.
Leaves: Five to seven lobed, 3″-5″ wide. Young leaves purple, fading to green with a tinge of purple along edges as the mature.
Flowers: Yellow green, after leafing our.
Hardiness: Zones 4-8, find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc – USDA zone map.
Distribution: Northern China, Japan, Korea and Manchria.
Pricing:
Size Price each Plant 6 or more of this tree and save.
#1 $15.00 $13.50 ea.
#5 $40.00 $36.00 ea.
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