Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 40 -50 feet |
Plant Spread: | 20-25 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous Broadleaf Other: Leaves are dark green, deeply cut, and thick, with a waxy coating. Foliage turns a rich blend of gold and orange in fall. |
Fruit: | Edible to birds Other: typical maple type double winged samaras |
Flowers: | Other: Individual flowers are small, but an entire tree in bloom, before leaves are fully developed, is showy |
Flower Color: | Green Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Uses: | Shade Tree |
Edible Parts: | Sap |