Acer oblongum, the Evergreen Maple, is native of Pakistan and India. The tree grows up to 15 meters tall. It grows in the lower foothills and in moist forests, especially near streams. The Evergreen maple's foliage display takes a reddish tint when young and later becomes dark green. The leaves are 5 to 18 cm long and 2-8 cm wide. This maple is considered as evergreen or semi-evergreen. The tree?s bark can be smooth or wrinkled and the trunk is irregular at the base. The twigs are red-brownish and slender. It produces small greenish-white flowers with narrow petals. The seeds are produced from October to November. Hardiness zones 7-9 (-15§C/5F,-5§C/25§F) in winter. Acer oblongum likes a partially shaded exposure. It prefers acid and neutral soils that are well-drained. This plant can grow in heavy clay soil. Since this tree will grow up to 15 meters tall, it is important to leave enough space between two maples. The best would be to leave 5 meters everywhere around. Keep your tree under the sun; it needs a good source of light everyday. Watering should be done regularly.