 | Shantung Maple – Acer truncatum Family Aceraceae Native to China, Manchuria and Korea, this lovely maple is heat & drought tolerant. |  Custom Search |
Some leaflets are truncate at the base as species epithet suggests
Cultural Requirements: Prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade; grows in a wide range of soil conditions, but prefers moist, acidic soils; pH adaptable and drought tolerant. Shantung maple is a compact tree as maples go; this specimen at the Morton Arboretum tops 40 feet. It has no serious insect or disease problems, although young trees can be susceptible to Japanese beetles where infestations are heavy. Like most maples, the root system is shallow and may buckle sidewalks and make mowing difficult.  This Shantung Maple is 70 years old |
 This tree is one you will love to be underneath on a hot sunny day |
| References 1. Shantung maple, Morton Arboretum acc. 564-37-1 photos by Bruce Marlin 2. Missouri Botanical Garden, "Acer trucatum" |
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| Family Aceraceae – Maples |