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EVERGREEN MAPLE
Acer paxii
General Notes
One of the few evergreen maples grown in California. Native to Southwestern China.
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- Acer paxii - Sapindaceae
- Native To: Southwestern China
- Habit: Erect or Spreading
with a Low Canopy.
Has Evergreen foliage. - Shape: Rounded
- Sunset Zones: 8, 9 and 14 - 24
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 8
- Exposure: Partial Shade
- Water Needs: Moist Soil
- Soil Type: Loam
- Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
- Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
- Height: 35 feet
- Growth Rate: 12 Inches per Season
- Landscape Use: Screen
- Longevity: 50 to 150 years
- Leaves: Lobed and Palmate Medium to Light Green. Evergreen.
- Flowers: Inconspicuous. Flowers in Spring. Has separate male and female flowers on the same tree (monoecious).
- Fruit: Purple Winged Seed, Medium (0.50 - 1.50 inches), fruiting in Summer.
- Bark: Dark Gray or Light Gray, Furrowed or Smooth
- Pest & Disease: Susceptible to Aphids, Root Rot and Verticillium
- Shading Capacity: Rated as Dense in Leaf
- Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
- Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
- Root Damage Potential: Rated as Low
- Health Hazard: Allergy
Cite This Page:
SelecTree. "Acer paxii Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 19, 2013.
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