Acer metcalfii


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesmetcalfii
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChina (Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou and Hunan) and Vietnam.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-21) - (-18)
Temperature (°F)(-5) - 0
Height10 m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
CultivationWell drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
Notable SpecimensWestonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England.
HabitatStream sides in forests at an altitude of 800-1,500 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth bark with thin branchlets.
Leaf DescriptionDark green and thick, 9-11 lateral veins on either side of the mid vein. A subcordate or rounded base with 3 lobes, obtuse teeth along the margin, 10-14 x 7-11 cm.
Flower DescriptionUnknown.
Fruit DescriptionGlabrous and thin, yellowish-brown, produced in September. Winged nutles, 2.2 x 8 mm.

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