Synonyms
Acer papilio
Trees
A deciduous small tree or multi-stemmed shrub to about 8m in height, with brown flaky bark and 5-lobed toothed mid-green leaves, downy beneath displaying intense shades of red and orange in autumn. Small pale green flowers in slender, upright panicles are followed by large winged greenish seeds in short spikes
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
8-12 metres
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres