Acer macrophyllum

Bloom Color: Yellow.
Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring.Form: Rounded.

Acer macrophyllum is a deciduous Tree growing to 30 m by 12 m at a fast rate.
It is hardy to zone 6. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is monoecious and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light , medium and heavy soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic soils. It can grow in semi-shade or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Landscape Uses:Aggressive surface roots possible, Pollard, Specimen, Street tree. Of easy cultivation, it prefers a good moist well-drained soil and a position that is at least moderately sunny. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Chlorosis can sometimes develop as a result of iron deficiency when the plants are grown in alkaline soils, but in general maples are not fussy as to soil pH. Growth of young plants is rapid in the wild, slowing down after 40 -50 years with a maximum life span of about 275 years. This species thrives in Britain but it can be cut back in a severe winter if that follows a mild autumn. A very ornamental plant. Most maples are bad companion plants, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants. Special Features:North American native, Fragrant flowers, Inconspicuous flowers or blooms.