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W. Mark and J. Reimer

Photo Locations:
National Arboretum - Washington, D.C. and UC Berkeley Botanic Garden - Berkeley, CA

 SHANTUNG MAPLE
Acer truncatum

General Notes

     Utility friendly tree. This tree has the appearance of a Japanese Maple, however the leaves are smooth along the edges. The appearance of yellow flower clusters in the early spring provides a pleasing flowering accent. Its shiny light green foliage and interesting trunks make it quite attractive as a small lawn shade tree, which does well in half-shade to sun in a moderately moist setting. New growth is purplish-red, bronze. Many hybrid varieties of this species are available. Its height generally remains below 25' when planted in sunny locations. Native to China.

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• Acer truncatum - Sapindaceae
• Synonyms:
  Previously listed in the Aceraceae family.
  Common Names: Shantung Maple, Purpleblow Maple
• Native To: China
• Habit: Erect or Spreading with a Low Canopy.
  Has Deciduous foliage.
• Shape: Rounded, Umbrella or Vase
• Sunset Zones: 1 - 9 and 14 - 23
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
• Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade
• Water Needs: Moist to Dry Soil
• Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
• Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Slightly Alkaline
• Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
• Height: 25 feet
• Canopy Width: 30 feet
• Growth Rate: 24 to 36 Inches per Season
• Landscape Use: Screen, Bonsai
• Longevity: 50 to 150 years
• Leaves: Palmate Medium Green. Red, Gold, Purple or Multicolored in Fall. Deciduous.
• Flowers: Inconspicuous, Green or Yellow. Flowers in Spring. Has separate male and female flowers on the same tree (monoecious).
• Fruit: Brown Winged Seed, Medium (0.50 - 1.50 inches), fruiting in Summer.
• Bark: Striking, Light Gray or Light Green, Fibrous
• Pest & Disease: Susceptible to Aphids, Root Rot and Verticillium
• Shading Capacity: Rated as Moderate to Dense in Leaf and Moderate out of Leaf.
• Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
• Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
• Root Damage Potential: Rated as Low
• Health Hazard: None Known

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SelecTree. "Acer truncatum Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 22, 2013.
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