Acer confertifolium


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesconfertifolium
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
Origin(Fujian, Guangdong and Jiangxi), China.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatMixed forests at an altitude of 500-1,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBrown or greyish-brown in colour with thin, glabrous branchlets.
Leaf DescriptionShiny, glabrous, a cordate or subcordate base and 3 lobes. 3-5 x 3-4 cm.
Fruit DescriptionNutlets, 1.5-2.5 cm, with obtuse, glabrous wings, 4-7 mm wide, produced in September.

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