Italian Maple (Acer opalus)
Scientific Name: Acer opalus
Native Home: Southern Europe and parts of the western Mediterranean region.
Height: Typically 30–60 ft (9–18 m).
Lifespan: Can live for several hundred years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Hard wood used for furniture, woodcraft, and small wooden items.
Ornamental Value: Popular for its attractive leaves, which turn golden yellow, orange, or red in autumn.
Harvesting Method: Mature trees may be selectively felled for timber; seeds are collected for propagation.
Age to Harvest: Timber is generally harvested after several decades of growth.
Products: Timber, furniture, ornamental saplings, and landscape trees.
Italian Maple (Acer opalus) — Plant Price in India
Plant height: 1–2 ft (30–60 cm)
Typical estimated price: ₹1,500–₹3,000
Maximum estimated price: ₹5,000 for a specialty or imported plant
Note: These are catalogue estimates, not confirmed prices for this exact species in India. Italian Maple is uncommon in Indian nurseries, and importing it may increase the cost.
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