Acer cissifolium (Ivy-leaf maple)
Acer cissifolium or ivy-leaves maple is a small deciduous tree from Japan. The small fragrant flowers bloom in early spring followed by winged samaras. Some variety has orange and red fall color. Prefers partial shade specially in hot areas.
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French Name: Erable
Pronunciation: AY-ser siss-ih-FOLE-ee-um
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Plant type: Tree
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Origin: Japan
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Heat Zones: 1 to 8
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
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Uses: Topiary, Bonsai, Border Plant, Shade
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Slow
Tree Shape: Round
Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical
Canopy Density: Dense
Canopy Texture: Fine
Height at Maturity: 5 to 8 m
Spread at Maturity: 5 to 8 meters, 8 to 10 meters
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Notes
Uncommonly found in cultivation. Attractive small tree or large shrub for the landscape.
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Opposite
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Deciduous
Leaf Type: Trifoliate
Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Margins: Serrulate
Leaf Texture: Fine
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Yellow, Red
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Flower
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: Yellow
Seasons: Spring
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked, Can be trained to one trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Samara
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Fruit Color: Green, Brown
Seasons: Spring
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Tolerance
Frost Tolerant: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Alkaline
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes
Life Span: More than 50
Diseases: Leaf Spots, Canker, Wilts, Root rot
Edible Parts: None
Pests: Caterpillars, Scales, Aphids, Borers
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting