Acer cappadocicum
Cappadocian maple · also Caucasian maple, Coliseum maple
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This tree features a dense, rounded canopy of glossy, dark green leaves, providing ample shade. Its roots can be invasive, often surfacing above ground, so careful placement away from structures is advised. It thrives in full sun and tolerates various soil types, making it suitable for parks and large gardens.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 1,3950.12%—4.3 in
- 4480.24%—7.5 in
- 3750.16%—6.5 in
- 1220.04%27 yr9.8 in
- 1040.66%—15 in
- 140.00%6.8 yr3.6 in
- 80.02%—21 in
- 30.00%—30 in
- 10.00%——
Traits
- Form
- Broadleaf
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 30–35 ft
- Canopy spread
- 20–25 ft
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water needs
- High
- Drought tolerance
- Low
- Roots
- Invasive
- Wildlife value
- High
- Blooms
- Mar, Apr, May
Trunk diameters across every city: median 5.0 in, mean 7.0 in, 90th percentile 15 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Temperate Broadleaf & Mixed Forests
- Western Himalayan broadleaf forests
- Caucasus mixed forests
- Central Anatolian steppe and woodlands
- Central China Loess Plateau mixed forests
Temperate Conifer Forests
- Western Himalayan subalpine conifer forests
- East Afghan montane conifer forests
Temperate Grasslands, Savannas & Shrublands
- Central Anatolian steppe
Other Acer in the catalogue
50 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
