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Acer pictum

Family Aceraceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   5a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level
Height 15 - 21 m (50 - 70 ft)
Spread 12 - 15 m (40 - 50 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tree Acer pictum (painted maple) bears medium green blooms during early spring to mid-spring. The showy glossy foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Acer pictum (painted maple) bears showy fruit. This plant has fissured bark.
Typical Uses Shade and street planting.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Acer pictum tolerates drought.