Acer longipes subsp. longipes (Tsingling Maple)
Botanical Information
Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
Genus | Acer |
Species | longipes |
Subspecies | longipes |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | Western China. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 7 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 6b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-18) |
Temperature (°F) | -20 - 0 |
Height | 20 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
Bark/Stem Description | Bark is smooth, with glabrous twigs that are green when young. |
Leaf Description | Leaves 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 Description | Flowers are yellow-green. |
Fruit Description | Flat nutlet to 3 cm. |