Acer opalus

Acer opalus

Native to:
Albania, Algeria, Corse, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, NW. Balkan Pen., Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Sapindaceae
Genus:
Acer
Species:
Acer opalus
USDA Symbol:
ACOP3

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr
Bloom Colors:
yellow, green

Keystone Species Ranking

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

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

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers calcareous soils in native range

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–120 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best after cold-moist stratification at 1-5°C. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI