A gorgeous ornamental shrub or tree. It is ideal in narrow streets, parks and gardens. This species is appreciated in of the art of bonsai.
Deciduous small-sized tree up to 10 m with a rounded crown. The bark is thin, greyish-brown, smooth when young and peels off when it gets older. The leaves are bright orange and turn to red in autumn. The flowers are grey-green in spring. The fruit is a paired reddish samara maturing in late summer to early autumn.
Grows on any humid soil. Also called Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala.
Soak 48 hours then stratify in cold for 3 months and sow early in spring.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 40 |
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Climate Zone | Temperate, Temperate areas |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Plant use | Bonsai, Gardening, Street Tree, Urban garden |
Seeds per gram | 30 |
Soil - Ph | No preference |
Soil - Type | No preference |
Stratification | Yes |