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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Acer truncatum Bunge.
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Shantung Maple
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Sapindaceae
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6
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deciduous tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Smaller growing maple with rounded form, medium growth rate, medium-fine texture,
graceful tree.
ADAPTABILITY:
Adaptable to a wide range of soils, shows drought tolerance, full sun.
FUNCTIONS:
Small tree for shade or street tree use.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
None serious.
NATIVE RANGE:
Northern China, eastern Russia, Korea
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 4-8
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
Few selected, crosses between A. truncatum and A. platanoides
('Norwegian Sunset' and 'Pacific Sunset') are in production.
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