Acer tataricum subsp. theiferum
Acer tataricum subsp. theiferum
- Native to:
- China
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Sapindaceae
- Genus:
- Acer
- Species:
- Acer tataricum subsp. theiferum
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, pollinators
- Fall Color:
- red, orange, yellow
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Sow fresh seed in fall for natural stratification, or provide cold-moist stratification at 1-5°C for spring sowing.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI