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Acer opalus ssp. obtusatum

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Mountain-maple rather compact growth. The size after 10 years is 750 cm. The leaf colour is green. This plant is completely hardy.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

Date taken : 05.07.1996

Common name : Opalus maple

Family : Sapindaceae

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© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Nationale Plantentuin Meijse

© picture 4 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Nationale Plantentuin Meijse

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : tree
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
habit/form : not important
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 5 and 7.5 meter
width approx : between 3 and 4 meter
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : october
leaf shape : lobed leaves
leaf size : between 15 and 20 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : may
hardiness : completely hardy
special feature good autumn colours