Shantung Maple
Shantung Maples have striking fall colors, ranging from yellow to a red-purple. Sometimes called ‘Purple Blow’ Maples, these trees are considered low maintenance and their dense canopies are favored for planting to shade a home, sidewalk, or street. These trees are drought tolerant, prefer good soil drainage, and resist pests & diseases.
Scientific Name: Acer truncatum
Tree Type: Flowering, Shade
Soil Type: Acidic
Good For: Fall Color, Pollinator
Growth Rate: Slow
Sun Preference: Full, Partial
Height: 20-25 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-8




