Also known as Acer oliverianum var. formosana, a very rare maple from Taiwan where it grows from subtropical sea level up to 3000 meters in altitude. it has palmate leaves resembles that of famous Japanese maple except it has finer tooth and more leathery and therefore is more resistant to sunburn in hot summer. An elegant small tree with vase shape up to 20 M in the native region but rarely reaches 10 M in cultivation. The autumn colour is very attractive as in one tree the colour can range from crimson red to gold. It colors very well in subtropical areas and changes colour later than other maple species, usually around mid to late winter. Very easy to grow and can tolerate hot and humid summer, also will adapt to wide range of climate from subtropical to cool temperate. suitable for lawn specimen, planting along drive ways, and bonsai. A MUST for maple collectors. The first and fourth pics are taken in greenbank, brisbane south

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