Shantung maple, an Asian species, makes a good specimen or street tree. It is also small enough to use under power lines. The glossy foliage emerges with a reddish color and then changes to a dark green. In fall, the foliage takes on shades of yellow, orange, red, and even some purple.
- Family (English) Soapberry (formerly Maple)
- Family (botanic) Sapindaceae (formerly Aceraceae)
- Planting site City parkway, Residential and parks, Under utility lines, Wide median
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
- Native locale Non-native
- Size range Small tree (15-25 feet)
- Mature height 20-25 feet
- Mature width 15-25 feet
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun / shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7, Zone 8
- Soil preference Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil
- Drought tolerance Tolerant
- Other tolerances Alkaline soil, clay soil, Dry sites, Road salt
- Season of interest early fall, mid fall
- Flower color and fragrance Yellow
- Shape or form Round
- Growth rate Slow
- Transplants well Yes
- Wildlife Insect pollinators
- Has cultivars Yes
