Acer monspessulanum White Suckers freely and therefore requires

Suckers freely and therefore requires regular maintenance

A reliable and heavy cropper

having been cultivated to feed silkworms for silk production for over four thousand years

corky bark

quickly develops into an impressive pyramidal tree

Acer monspessulanum White Suckers freely and therefore requiresNative to the Mediterranean region edging up into France and Germany, this densely branched and rounded tree or shrub is somewhat reminiscent of our field maple. However, the leaves are leathery, shiny and smoothly three lobed; and the decorative red samaras are parallel rather than set at 180 degrees. Tolerates heat and some drought. H5