Acer monspessulanum

Acer monspessulanum, commonly known as Montpelier Maple, 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 monspessulanum 11.1 History 11.2 Acer monspessulanum 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

[edit] Taxonomy

The Montpelier Maple 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 8 meters and have a rounded to broadly spreading shape. They grow at a slow rate.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Acer monspessulanum is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are dark green. The foliage colour in autumn is yellow bis brilliant orange.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are five-petaled and pale yellow. The plants bloom in April. The flowers are arranged in racemes.

The fruits are schizocarps.

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[edit] Distribution

Acer monspessulanum is native to France, Romania, Turkey, Syria, northwest Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, the Apennine Peninsula and the Balkan Peninsula.

[edit] Cultivation

The Montpelier Maple prefers a sunny to half shady site and can withstand temperatures down to -28,2º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is dry to moderately moist. The plants are highly drought tolerant. They are highly tolerant of limy conditions.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Acer monspessulanum

[edit] History

[edit] Acer monspessulanum 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 monspessulanumfr:Acer monspessulanum