Acer — 37 species
Botanical species in the genus Acer recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Acer acuminatum
Acer acuminatum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil in a sunny position but tolerates some shade. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Chlorosis can sometimes develop as a result of iron deficiency when the plants are grown in alkaline soils, but in general maples are not fussy as to soil pH.
Full cultivation guide →Acer argutum
Acer argutum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil in a sunny position but tolerates some shade. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Chlorosis can sometimes develop as a result of iron deficiency when the plants are grown in alkaline soils, but in general maples are not fussy as to soil pH.
Full cultivation guide →Acer caesium
Acer caesium
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil in a sunny position but tolerates some shade. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Chlorosis can sometimes develop as a result of iron deficiency when the plants are grown in alkaline soils, but in general maples are not fussy as to soil pH.
Full cultivation guide →Acer campbellii
Acer campbellii
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer campbellii is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -15°c when dormant. Plants generally only succeed outdoors in the warmer regions of the temperate zone, and most forms do not tolerate temperatures down to -15°c other than for short periods. There are forms, however, that are more cold-tolerant.
Full cultivation guide →Acer campestre
Acer campestre
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer campestre is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -30°c when dormant. Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil in a sunny position but tolerates some shade. Does well on chalky soils, tolerating a pH as high as 8, but becoming a shrub in such conditions.
Full cultivation guide →Acer cappadocicum
Acer cappadocicum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer cappadocicum is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant. Acer species are generally of easy cultivation, growing best in full sun or light, dappled shade and succeeding in most well-drained but moisture-retentive soils. This species succeeds in chalky soils.
Full cultivation guide →Acer carpinifolium
Acer carpinifolium
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer carpinifolium is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -25°c when dormant Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil, preferring a sunny position but tolerating some shade. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Chlorosis can sometimes develop as a result of iron deficiency when the plants are grown in alkaline soils, but in general maples are not fussy as to soil pH.
Full cultivation guide →Acer caudatum
Acer caudatum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer caudatum is a tree of the temperate zone, moving into the subtropical zone at higher elevations. It is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant. Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil, preferring a sunny position but tolerating some shade.
Full cultivation guide →Acer circinatum
Acer circinatum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer circinatum is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -25 to 30°c when dormant. Of easy cultivation, it succeeds in most good soils, preferring a good moist well-drained soil on the acid side. Prefers a sunny position but tolerates some shade.
Full cultivation guide →Acer crataegifolium
Acer crataegifolium
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer crataegifolium is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20 to -25°c when dormant. Of easy cultivation, it succeeds in most good soils preferring one that is moist and well-drained. Prefers a sunny position but tolerates some shade.
Full cultivation guide →Acer distylum
Acer distylum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer distylum is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -15°c when dormant. Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil, preferring a sunny position but tolerating some shade. Grows well in heavy clay soils.
Full cultivation guide →Acer glabrum
Acer glabrum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer glabrum is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -25°c when dormant. Of easy cultivation, it succeeds in any soil, preferring a good moist well-drained soil. Prefers a sunny position but tolerates some shade.
Full cultivation guide →Acer laevigatum
Acer laevigatum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer laevigatum is not a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate short periods with temperatures down to around -8°c when dormant. It only succeeds outdoors in the mildest parts of the temperate zone. Acer species are generally of easy cultivation, growing best in full sun or light, dappled shade and succeeding in most well-drained but moisture-retentive soils.
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Acer laurinum
Acer laurinum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer laurinum is the only true tropical maple, growing in the moist tropics where it can be found at elevations up to 2,550 metres. It is found in areas with a distinct dry season, as well as in areas with a year-round rainfall. Requires a position with some shade from the sun.
Full cultivation guide →Acer macrophyllum
Acer macrophyllum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer macrophyllum is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant. This species generally thrives in cultivation, though it can suffer damage in a severe winter if that follows a mild autumn. Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil and a position that is at least moderately sunny.
Full cultivation guide →Acer maximowiczianum
Acer maximowiczianum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer maximowiczianum is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -25°c when dormant. Acer species are generally of easy cultivation, growing best in full sun or light, dappled shade and succeeding in most well-drained but moisture-retentive soils. The tree is very beautiful in autumn when the leaves turn rich red or yellow.
Full cultivation guide →Acer monspessulanum
Acer monspessulanum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer monspessulanum is a very cold tolerant tree and is known to be unharmed by temperatures as low as -26°c when it is dormant. Acer species are generally of easy cultivation, growing best in full sun or light, dappled shade and succeeding in most well-drained but moisture-retentive soils. This species grows well on dry soils and in areas of low rainfall, doing well on limestone soils.
Full cultivation guide →Acer negundo
Acer negundo
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer negundo is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -18°c when dormant. Plants are hardy to about -40°c according to another report. Of easy cultivation, succeeding in most soils but preferring a rich moist well-drained soil and a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Acer oblongum
Acer oblongum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer oblongum is found in the warm temperate zone to the subtropics, usually at elevations above 600 metres. It succeeds in areas of the temperate zone that experience mild winters with few, short-lived frosts - forms from the northern part of its range in China are usually more tolerant of colder winters. Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil in a sunny position but tolerates some shade.
Full cultivation guide →Acer opalus
Acer opalus
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer opalus is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -25°c when dormant. Acer species are generally of easy cultivation, growing best in full sun or light, dappled shade and succeeding in most well-drained but moisture-retentive soils. This is one of the most ornamental of early-flowering trees, producing its blossoms regularly and in great abundance in early spring.
Full cultivation guide →Acer palmatum
Acer palmatum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer palmatum is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -25°c, although the new growth in spring is subject to damage by late frosts. Of easy cultivation, it succeeds in most soils preferring a good moist well-drained soil on the acid side and partial shade. Grows well in heavy clay soils.
Full cultivation guide →Acer pectinatum
Acer pectinatum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer pectinatum grows at higher elevations in the warm temperate to subtropical zone. It succeeds outdoors in temperate areas where the winters are reasonably mild. Of easy cultivation, it succeeds in most soils preferring a good moist well-drained soil on the acid side and partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Acer pensylvanicum
Acer pensylvanicum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer pensylvanicum grows best in climates with cool summers. It is found in areas where the mean annual precipitation is in the range 710 - 1630 mm, often with considerable winter snowfall. It has a frost0free growing season that can range from 90 - 210 days, with an average mid-winter temperature ranging from -12° to +4°c.
Full cultivation guide →Acer pentapomicum
Acer pentapomicum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer pentapomicum is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant. Acer species are generally of easy cultivation, growing best in full sun or light, dappled shade and succeeding in most well-drained but moisture-retentive soils.
Full cultivation guide →Acer pictum
Acer pictum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer pictum is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant. Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil and a position that is at least moderately sunny. Grows well in heavy clay soils.
Full cultivation guide →Acer platanoides
Acer platanoides
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer platanoides is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -35°c when dormant. Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil but thrives in any soil. Grows well in heavy clay soils.
Full cultivation guide →Acer pseudoplatanus
Acer pseudoplatanus
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer pseudoplatanus is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -25°c when dormant. Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil and a sunny position, but tolerates most conditions including poor soils and some shade. Grows well in heavy clay soils.
Full cultivation guide →Acer rubrum
Acer rubrum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer rubrum is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -35°c when dormant. Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil, though this species succeeds in wetter soils than most other members of the genus. Grows well in heavy clay soils.
Full cultivation guide →Acer saccharinum
Acer saccharinum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer saccharinum is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -35°c when dormant. Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil but does well in much wetter soils than most member of the genus. Succeeds in most soils including chalk.
Full cultivation guide →Acer saccharum
Acer saccharum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer saccharum is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -35°c when dormant. Down to around -45°c according to another report. Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil but succeeds on most soils, though it is more likely to become chlorotic as a result of iron deficiency on alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Acer saccharum grandidentatum
Acer saccharum grandidentatum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer saccharum grandidentatum is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -35°c when dormant. Down to around -45°c according to another report. This species is not a great success in maritime areas, though it does better than once thought.
Full cultivation guide →Acer saccharum nigrum
Acer saccharum nigrum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer saccharum nigrum is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -35°c when dormant. Down to around -45°c according to another report. This species is not a great success in Britain, though it does better than once thought.
Full cultivation guide →Acer spicatum
Acer spicatum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer spicatum is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -35°c when dormant. Of easy cultivation, it is often found as an undershrub in quite dense forest and so can tolerate dense shade, though it also does well in a sunny position. It prefers a good moist well-drained soil but succeeds on most soils, especially those on the acid side, and dislikes alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Acer sterculiaceum
Acer sterculiaceum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer sterculiaceum is a plant of higher elevations in the warm temperate to subtropical zones. It is unlikely to succeed outdoors in areas with colder winters, tolerating short-lived temperatures fallung to around -8°c. Forms from the western Himalayas are likely to be the hardiest.
Full cultivation guide →Acer tataricum
Acer tataricum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer tataricum is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -30°c when dormant. Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil on the acid side and a sunny position. Grows well in heavy clay soils.
Full cultivation guide →Acer tataricum ginnala
Acer tataricum ginnala
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer tataricum ginnala is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -30°c when dormant. Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil on the acid side. Prefers a sunny position but tolerates some shade.
Full cultivation guide →Acer truncatum
Acer truncatum
Family: Sapindaceae
Cultivation
Acer truncatum is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained somewhat acidic soil and a sunny position, though it tolerates some shade. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Chlorosis can sometimes develop as a result of iron deficiency when the plants are grown in alkaline soils, but in general maples are not fussy as to soil pH.
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