Acer Cappadocicum
Cappadocian Maple
Acer cappadocicum (Cappadocian Maple) is a handsome deciduous shade tree native to the Caucasus and western Asia, valued for its large leaves, strong form, and adaptability. Leaves are broad and five-lobed, emerging bright green in spring and maturing to deep green in summer before turning clear yellow to yellow-orange in fall.
The tree develops a rounded to spreading crown with sturdy branching and a calm, architectural presence. Growth is moderate, and mature trees provide good canopy without excessive brittleness.
Acer cappadocicum performs well in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils, but it adapts to a range of conditions once established. It shows good tolerance to urban environments and is relatively wind resistant. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8.
Mature size:
Height: 30–45 ft
Width: 30–40 ft
Ideal for shade trees, parks, large residential landscapes, and specimen plantings, Acer cappadocicum is valued for its bold foliage, reliable growth, and understated seasonal color.
- Plant type
- Deciduous Tree
- Height
- 30-45'
- Width
- 30-40'
- Hardiness zones
- 5–8
- Sunlight
- Full Shade, Partial Shade
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Spring
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Yellow
- Soil
- Loamy, Well Drained
- Shape
- Broad Upright, Spreading
- Bark
- Smooth
- Drought tolerant
- No
