Velvet Maple
Acer velutinum
Family: Sapindaceae
Velvet Maple grows in full sun and prefers moist, rich soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Velvet Maple
Velvet Maple growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist, rich soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 6-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Velvet 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
Velvet Maple (Acer velutinum) 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-4541
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Velvet Maple is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist, rich soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 6-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 6-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Moist, rich 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.