Acer heptaphlebium
Botanical Information
Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
Genus | Acer |
Species | heptaphlebium |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | Vietnam. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 6-9 m |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This small tree or large shrub has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
Bark/Stem Description | Greyish-green bark. Stems greyish-green in their youth maturing to an olive colour with a slight striping. |
Leaf Description | Shiny dark green leaves with a paler underside, turning yellow in autumn, with 7-lobes. Younger leaves have a reddish hue. |
Fruit Description | Firm round nutles. Brown samaras, 3 cm in length. |