Acer fulvescens (Tsinling Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesfulvescens
SynonymsAcer longipes
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginSichuan and Xizang, China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-29) - (-18)
Temperature (°F)(-20) - 0
Height20 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
Notable SpecimensWestonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
HabitatForests at an altitude of 1,800-3,200 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionYellowish-grey or grey in colour.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid, brown with glabrescent scales.
Leaf DescriptionPale green graduating to a darker green, thin with a rounded or subcordate base and 3-5 lobes, 7-10 x 5-11 cm.
Flower Description5 petaled flowers with 8 stamens.
Fruit DescriptionPurplish-yellow fruit produced in August. Spreading samara wings, 2.5-3.8 x 1.5 cm.

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