Miyabe Maple
Acer miyabei 'Morton' STATE STREET
Sapindaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Houston and Grossman Ponds, Treman Woodland Walk
Source of plant
Klehm's Song Sparrow Perennial Farm, Schmidt & Son Co.
Description
Selected for its broadly pyramidal 30'-40' tall form and uniform branching structure; has good heat and drought tolerance; good clean summer foliage turns yellow in fall (DS 444). The original plant is located in the collections at the Morton Arboretum; it was selected for introduction because of its ascending branching habit, excellent cold and heat tolerance, and clean, pest-free foliage. It is a medium-sized tree with a planned height of 40' and width of 25' (DS 682).
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
growth habit, environmental stress resistance