Acer shirasawanum

Acer shirasawanum

Native to:
Japan

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may
Bloom Colors:
red, yellow

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

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C for 3 months, then place @ 4C for 3 months. Requires soaking 24-48 hrs; discard floaters.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society