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Cretan Maple

Scientific name: Acer sempervirens
Taxonomy
Family:Aceraceae
Type:Deciduous tree
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:6 to 9
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:20 ft
Width:10 ft
Bloom:Spring flowers
Bloom Time:April
Bloom Color:Yellow
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description A drought tolerant maple from the eastern Mediterranean.

  Morphology:
This is a decidous garden tree that grows to 20’ in height and 10’ in width. It bears leaves which are 3-lobed. They have a distinctive leathery feel and dark green color. On the branches they are set in an opposite fashion. Under mild conditions the leaves can be retained over-winter.

Light yellow flowers form in the spring, appearing as upright clusters. These morph to the characteristic samara fruit which flutter down from the branches as little helicopters.

The bark is dark gray and matures to a scaly texture with fissures.

  Adaptation:
For sun to part shade in lean soil with little summer water necessary once established.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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