maple
Acer cissifolium
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size20 to 30 feet tall20 to 30 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Foliage color
- Gold/yellow, green
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Maple (Acer cissifolium) is a tree for specimen planting, shade gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. It grows slowly into an erect tree with gold and yellow foliage. Yellow, fragrant flowers open in early to late spring and attract bees.
Pairs well with Smooth hydrangea, Liberty hosta, and Boston ivy.
Native range
Japan.