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Species: Acer miyabei

(ay'ser mi-YA-bee-eye)

Acer miyabei

Miyabe Maple

Found on Course Walks

Maples, Beeches and Others, Campus trees walk

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection

Cultivars

'Rugged Ridge', 'State Street'

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree < 30 feet

35'-45', Width: 30'

Deciduous

upright oval to rounded, can have open or dense branching, low branching

prefers full sun, tolerates partial shade

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

5a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Yes

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

none of significance

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

easy to transplant B&B or < 2.5" caliper bare root. Native to Japan

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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