This deciduous tree has a short greyish trunk with spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has dark green lobed leaves that turn yellow during autumn and the tiny yellow saucer-shaped flowers appear in a drooping cluster during spring.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9

Acer opalusis naturally found from southern Italy to the Adriatic coast and extends to north-western Africa growing in low mountain regions and in coastal woodlands.

It prefers a wind protected sunny position and grows in most well drained fertile moist deep loams and is moderately frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Italian Maple is grown for its spreading crown and autumn colour. It is planted as a lawn specimen in parks or large gardens or as a foundation tree along borders. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions establishing in 3-5 years and is long lived. It is also used around commercial sites and for summer shade.ID 3192

Acer(AR-ser) opalus(oh-PAH-lus)

Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Litchi, Maple, Horse Chestnut and Hop Bush Family