Acer spicatum Karhula
Mountain Maple, White Maple, Moose Maple
We collected seed for the six seedlings during the Autumn 2007 on our way to KK. When they grow a little bit older we will have a wonderful display of white ‘candles’ in early Summers.
Family: Aceraceae (ay-ser-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Acer (AY-ser)
Species: spicatum (spi-KAH-tum)
Category:
Shrubs
Trees
Height:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)
Pale Green
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Deciduous
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements:
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
