Acer chingii
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | chingii |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Guangxi and Guizhou, China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 10-15 m |
| Flowering Period | August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
| Habitat | Forests at an altitude of 1,200-2,000 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | White bark with thin glabrous branchlets. |
| Leaf Description | Light green graduating to a darker green, cordate base with 5 lobes, 10 cm in width. |
| Flower Description | 5 petaled white flower with 5 oblong green sepals and 8 stamens. |
| Fruit Description | Yellow fruit and nutlets with spreading wings, 1.8-2 cm x 5-7 mm, produced in August. |