Acer caudatifolium (Taiwanese Striped-bark Maple, Kawakami Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciescaudatifolium
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginTaiwan.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-9) - 4
Temperature (°F)15 - 40
Height20 m
Flowering PeriodMarch

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
CultivationWell drained, moist, sandy or gritty soil in full sun or partial shade.
HabitatMixed forests at an altitude of 200-2,100 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThin, glabrous branchlets. Striking ornamental bark.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionEllipsoid winter buds with glabrous scales.
Leaf DescriptionLight green in colour, ovate or ovate-oblong with a rounded base and opposite, 6-10 x 3-43.5 cm.
Flower DescriptionWhite 5 petaled flowers with 5 purple sepals and 8 short stamens.
Fruit DescriptionYellowish brown fruit and nuts with spreading wings, 2-2.2 x 1.2 cm, produced July through August.

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