Acer cappadocicum subsp. sinicum (Coliseum Maple, Caucasian Maple)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | cappadocicum |
| Subspecies | sinicum |
| Synonyms | Acer divergens, Acer laetum. |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 |
| Height | 20 - 30 m |
| Spread | 5- 7 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Habitat | Forests at an altitude of 1,500-2,500 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Reddish-brown in colour and fissured. |
| Leaf Description | 5 narrow and long lobes, olive green in colour when young, 6-8 x 5-8 cm. |
| Flower Description | Yellow flowers on short racemes. |
| Fruit Description | Samaras twice as long as nutlets, winged and vibrant red when mature. |
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