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Shantung Maple

Acer Truncatum

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Overview

The Shantung Maple (Acer truncatum) is a resilient, ornamental tree reaching up to 25 feet in height and 20 feet in spread. Renowned for its hardiness, it showcases brilliant fall colors ranging from yellow to reddish-purple. Its adaptability to various soil types and urban conditions, along with a moderate growth rate, makes it a versatile choice for both residential and street plantings. Full sun to partial shade is preferable.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–8Type Shrub, Tree
Shantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — along with a moderate growth rate
Shantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — scientifically named Acer truncatumShantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — ornamental tree reaching up to 25 feet in height and 20 feet in spreadShantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — Full sun to partial shade is preferableShantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — Renowned for its hardiness, it showcases brilliant fall colors ranging from yellow to reddish-purpleShantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — The Shantung Maple (Acer truncatum) is a resilientShantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — this maple variety provides a well-rounded canopy that adds structure and interest to any landscape design+7

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
20–25 Ft.
Mature width
15–20 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Sapindaceae

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Shantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — along with a moderate growth rate
Shantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — scientifically named Acer truncatum
Shantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — ornamental tree reaching up to 25 feet in height and 20 feet in spread
Shantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — Full sun to partial shade is preferable
Shantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — Renowned for its hardiness, it showcases brilliant fall colors ranging from yellow to reddish-purple
Shantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — The Shantung Maple (Acer truncatum) is a resilient
Shantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — this maple variety provides a well-rounded canopy that adds structure and interest to any landscape design
Shantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — which span around 3 to 5 inches across
Shantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — are distinctive with five lobes and serrated edges
Shantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — makes it a versatile choice for both residential and street plantings
Shantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — Maturing at a modest height of 20 to 25 feet with a similar spread
Shantung Maple (Acer Truncatum) — Its adaptability to various soil types and urban conditions
Acer Truncatum
Acer Truncatum
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