maple
Acer pentaphyllum
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size20 to 30 feet tall16 to 25 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Fall color
- Yes
Notes
Maple (Acer pentaphyllum) is a tree for shade, specimen planting, and fall color. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 20 to 30 feet tall and 16 to 25 feet wide. Flowers open in mid to late spring, and the leaves turn color in fall.
Pairs well with Sitka spruce, Mondo grass, and Tea plant.
Native range
China.