Nikko Maple

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived perennial

Native distribution

Japan & Central China

Location

Treman Woodland Walk

Source of plant

Sheffield's Seed Col Inc., Arborvillage Farm Nursery, Arborvillage Farm Nursery

Description

Small flat-topped tree to 45' or less with smooth gray bark, not exfoliating like its close relative A. griseum. Leaves trifoliate, the leaflets oblong, dark green above, glaucous beneath, heavily villous, later becoming more glabrous, the margins subentire, ciliate, the veins pilose, reddish-orange in fall. Flowers yellow-green, opening before the leaves. Samaras 4-5 cm long, erect, nutlets pilose, very woody.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

fall color