Acer chingii


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Specieschingii
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginGuangxi and Guizhou, China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height10-15 m
Flowering PeriodAugust

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatForests at an altitude of 1,200-2,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionWhite bark with thin glabrous branchlets.
Leaf DescriptionLight green graduating to a darker green, cordate base with 5 lobes, 10 cm in width.
Flower Description5 petaled white flower with 5 oblong green sepals and 8 stamens.
Fruit DescriptionYellow fruit and nutlets with spreading wings, 1.8-2 cm x 5-7 mm, produced in August.

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