Acer opalus (Italian maple) grows from a shrub form into a medium-sized tree with an ovoid to ovoid crown. Its twigs, bark and leaves are not particularly spectacular. The leaves of this Italian maple are quite variable in shape; the number of lobes varies from 3 to 7. The tips of the lobes are pointed to rounded. The upper side of the leaf is hairless, the underside is initially completely hairy, later only on the main veins. The flower stalks are also hairy, which is a distinctive feature of Acer opalus. The autumn colours can be red to deep red-brown, but are highly dependent on location and local climate. The two winged fruits are at right to acute angles to each other.
Acer opalus can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Acer opalus is átlagos and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Acer opalus turn sárga, narancssárga, piros in autumn.
The right time to plant Acer opalus is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer opalus with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.