Acer calcaratum

Acer calcaratum

Native to:
China | India | Laos | Myanmar | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Sapindaceae
Genus:
Acer
Species:
Acer calcaratum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may
Bloom Colors:
yellow-green

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Fall Color:
yellow, red

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Maple seeds germinate best with cold stratification and consistent moisture. Remove samara wings before sowing.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI