Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Sapindaceae

Genus:

Acer

Species:

Acer monspessulanum subsp. ibericum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

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, insects

Fall Color:

yellow, orange, red

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire or top damage. Common in Mediterranean fire-prone ecosystems with moderate fire return intervals.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold-moist stratification for consistent germination. Fresh seed germinates best; viability declines with storage.

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