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Miyabe Maple
Acer miyabei

Miyabe Maple form
Miyabe Maple form
 
Features
Crisp, dark green summer foliage; fall color is pale yellow, but very short in duration. 
 
Culture
Full sun; best in moist, well drained soils, but can tolerate some dryness; prefers a slightly acidic soil pH. 
 
Cultivars
  • 'Morton' (State Street™)- oval habit, yellow fall color.
 
 
Mature Height
30-40 Feet
 
Size
Medium
 
 
Mature Form
Rounded to oval 
 
Native To:
Japan 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 6 
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Dry Sites
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Shade
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Green
Yellow
 
 
Pests and Problems
 
Additional Notes
May be difficult to obtain.

 

 
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