Acer barbatum

Acer barbatum is a tree.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Acer barbatum 11.1 History 11.2 Acer barbatum in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Acer barbatum was described by André Michaux. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Acer barbatum is a species in the genus Acer (maple) which contains 111 species and belongs to the family of the Aceraceae (Maple Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The trees grow to a height of approximately 15 meters.They grow at a moderate rate and have a moderate lifespan.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Acer barbatum is a decidious plant.The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are mid green.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are five-petaled and yellow. The plants bloom from April to May.

The red fruits are schizocarps and very ornamental. They develop in spring.

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[edit] Cultivation

Acer barbatum prefers a shady site and can withstand temperatures down to -34,4º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil. The plants are only slightly drought tolerant. They will not grow in anaerobic soils and are moderately tolerant of limy conditions.

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[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Acer barbatum

[edit] History

[edit] Acer barbatum in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Acer barbatumfr:Acer barbatum