Acer leptophyllum

Acer leptophyllum

Native to:
China
Acer leptophyllum

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may
Bloom Colors:
yellow, green
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with cold-moist stratification followed by warm temperatures in spring. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI