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Acer
oblongum, the Evergreen Maple, is native of Pakistan and
India. The tree grows up to 15 meters tall. It grows in
the lower foothills and in moist forests, especially near
streams.
The Evergreen maple's foliage display takes a reddish
tint when young and later becomes dark green. The leaves
are 5 to 18 cm long and 2-8 cm wide. This maple is
considered as evergreen or semi-evergreen. The
trees bark can be smooth or wrinkled and the trunk
is irregular at the base. The twigs are red-brownish and
slender. It produces small greenish-white flowers with
narrow petals. The seeds are produced from October to
November.
Hardiness zones 7-9 (-15ºC/5F,-5ºC/25ºF) in winter.
Acer oblongum likes a partially shaded exposure. It
prefers acid and neutral soils that are well-drained.
This plant can grow in heavy clay soil.
Since this tree will grow up to 15 meters tall, it is
important to leave enough space between two maples. The
best would be to leave 5 meters everywhere around. Keep
your tree under the sun; it needs a good source of light
everyday. Watering should be done regularly.
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