Acer fabri (Faber Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae
GenusAcer
Speciesfabri
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Tree (evergreen)
OriginChina and Vietnam.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-12) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)10 - 30
Height10 m
Spread8 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMarch, April

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionAcer fabri is an evergreen or semi-evergreen tree and has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
LandscapeThis rare plant makes for a good bonsai project.
Notable SpecimensWestonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
HabitatMixed forests in valleys at an altitude of 500-2,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBrownish-grey bark with thin glabrous branchlets.
Leaf DescriptionEvergreen or semi-evergreen unlobed, dark green leaves that are pointed, slender and prominently veined, 4-11 x 2-3.5 cm.
Flower DescriptionPurple 5-petaled flowers.
Fruit DescriptionBrownish-yellow fruit, convex winged nutlets, 2.5-4.8cm x 8-10 mm, produced in September.

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