The natural habitat of the Acer monspessulanum is the Mediterranean. It is a small tree, often described as a large shrub and usually presents with multiple stems.

A bushy, rounded small tree, growing to heights of 8m.  This tree has beautiful leathery, glossy, dark-green leaves and produces profuse yellow-green flowers in pendent racemes that appear towards the end of April alongside the new leaf, these spring flowers are then followed by red-winged fruit in summer.

This is a slow growing tree. It is hardy and very drought tolerant. However, Acer monspessulanum is sensitive to salty conditions so not suitable near roadsides.

Tree Specs

• Common Name: Montpellier maple
• Botanical Name: Acer monspessulamum
• Mature Height: 8-12m
• Key Features:
  • Stately tree
  • Summer berries
  • Spring flowers
  • Magnificent autumn foliage