Cappadocian tree (Acer cappadocicum)
Also known as: Coliseum maple
Cappadocian tree is a species of maple tree that is a popular ornamental in Europe, often featuring in large gardens and parks. It produces root sprouts which are shoots that appear at the base of the trunk; this is a rare characteristic in maples. It comes from central Turkey, the historic region of Cappadocia, which explains the common name Cappadocian tree.
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Attributes of Cappadocian tree
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
8 m to 9 m
Spread
6 m to 8 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow Red
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green
Images of Cappadocian tree
Quickly Identify Cappadocian tree
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Distinctive golden yellow leaves with lobed margins and acute tips in fall.
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Small yellowish-green flowers in non-showy corymbs, blooming in April.
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Winged samaras resembling helicopter seeds, in vibrant colors of yellow to red.
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Smooth gray-green bark with deep furrows, creating a textured appearance.
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Milky sap exuding from cut leaf stems, supporting a branching pattern.
Scientific Classification of Cappadocian tree
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Sapindales
Family
Soapberry
Genus
Maples
Species
Cappadocian tree
