Acer oliverianum (Chinese Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesoliverianum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChina, Taiwan and Vietnam.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-15) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)5 - 30
Height5-10 m
Spread5-10 m
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
Notable SpecimensWestonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
HabitatForrest valleys at an altitude of 1,000-2,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth green and glabrous branchlets, maturing to a greenish-brown or olive brown.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid with 4-paired scales.
Leaf DescriptionTruncate or subcordate base and 5 triangular-ovate, finely serrated lobes. Leaves are dark lustrous green above and bright green beneath with vein axil pubescence, 5-8 x 5-9 cm.
Flower DescriptionFlowers appear with leaves, 8 stamens longer than its petals and are white.
Fruit DescriptionGlabrous samaras, brown winged nutlets, 2.5-3.5 x 1 cm, produced in September.

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