Acer kuomeii


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Specieskuomeii
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginGuangxi and Yunnan, China and Vietnam.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height8-10 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatValleys in montane forests at an altitude of 1,300-2,300 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionYellowish-brown to dark brown and smooth with thin, glabrous branchlets
Leaf DescriptionTufts of yellow hair at the vein axils, a truncate or subcordate base with 5-7 oblong-ovate or ovate lobes, 9-11 x 11-13 cm.
Flower Description5-petaled white flowers with 5 purple sepals and 8 stamens.
Fruit DescriptionYellowish glabrous fruit produced July through September. Winged nutlets 2.5-3 x 1-1.5cm.

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