| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 20-25ft (densely-branched, rounded crown) |
| Plant Spread: | 15-20ft |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous Other: Prefers moist, acidic soils with good drainage. Established trees reportedly have good heat and drought tolerance. Features medium green leaves (to 5” across) that have 5 triangular lobes. Leaves emerge reddish purple in spring but mature to dark green. |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Green Other: Greenish-yellow |
| Flower Time: | Other: April-May |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Texas Superstar® |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Shantung Maple (Acer truncatum) by valleylynn | Oct 16, 2012 6:44 PM | 0 |
