Acer spicatum

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

Acer spicatum is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m at a slow rate.
It is hardy to zone 2. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen in August. The species is hermaphrodite 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 and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Landscape Uses:Specimen, Woodland garden. Of easy cultivation, it prefers a sunny position and a good moist well-drained soil but succeeds on most soils, especially those on the acid side, and dislikes alkaline soils. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Plants are hardy to about -35°c when fully dormant. The lower branches of trees often self-layer, the trees then forming an impenetrable thicket. Most maples are bad companion plants, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants. Special Features:North American native, Attractive flowers or blooms.