TreePerennialModerate

Greek Maple

Acer heldreichii

Family: Sapindaceae

Greek Maple grows in full sun and prefers moist mountain soil. Water needs: Moderate.

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Greek Maple leaves — **Leaves**
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How to Grow Greek Maple

Greek Maple growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist mountain soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Greek Maple as 60-120 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 365-730 days.

Plant Overview

Greek Maple (Acer heldreichii) is listed in the Sapindaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID: PLT-4534
Family: Sapindaceae
Plant type: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Difficulty: Moderate

Growing Conditions

Greek Maple is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist mountain soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 5-8.

Hardiness zones: 5-8
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Moist mountain soil
Soil pH: 5.5-7.5
Water needs: Moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 60-120 days and the seed depth is 1 inch. The listed time to maturity is 365-730 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination: 60-120 days
Seed depth: 1 inch

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity: 365-730 days

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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.