Acer longipes subsp. longipes (Tsingling Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Specieslongipes
Subspecieslongipes
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginWestern 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

Notable SpecimensWestonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBark is smooth, with glabrous twigs that are green when young.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves grow up to 15 cm wide, light green and pilose beneath, tinged red-purple when unfolding. Leaves are sometimes simple, usually 3-lobed (although occasionally seen with 5 lobes).
Flower DescriptionFlowers are yellow-green.
Fruit DescriptionFlat nutlet to 3 cm.

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