Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Sapindaceae

Genus:

Acer

Species:

Acer shirasawanum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

red, purple

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 — 60–120 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best after cold-moist stratification and may show irregular germination over extended periods.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI