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Urban Maples
Medium Trees with Spreading Form

Purpleblow Maple – Acer truncatum

Photo of a purple blow maple.


Hardiness Zone: 4
Mature Height: 25’ – 35’
Crown Spread: 25’ – 35’
Drought Tolerance: Tolerant
Salt Tolerance: Intermediate
Ornamental Features: Fall foliage
Remarks: Brilliant yellow-orange fall foliage; requires pruning to maintain single stem; may be hard to find in local nursery.

For more information:
University of Connecticut Plant Database – Acer truncatum
Cornell Univeristy – Acer truncatum




Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program

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USDA Forest Service

Northeast Area Urban Forestry

Northeast Center for Urban and Community Forestry

The National Arbor Day Foundation