Acer longipes (Tsingling Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Specieslongipes
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChina.

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 least concern and as Vulnerable on the Chinese Species Red List (2004).
Notable SpecimensWestonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
HabitatValleys in mixed forests at an altitude of 300-1,600 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, purplish or purplish-grey in colour with thin glabrous branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSmall buds with 5-8 pairs of scales.
Leaf DescriptionLight green and pilose beneath, thin, 3-5 primary veins, 3-5 triangular-ovate lobes and a subcordate base, 8-13 x 7-15 cm.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are yellow-green.
Fruit DescriptionYellowish-brown samara, flat winged nutlets, 2.2-4.5 x 1 cm, produced in September.

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