Acer miaotaiense


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
Genusacer
Speciesmiaotaiense
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginGansu, Henan, Hubei, Shaanxi and Zhejiang, China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height25 m
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List at globally threatened.
HabitatMixed forests at an altitude of 700-1,600 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRough brownish grey in colour with glabrous branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionEllipsoid buds with 4 scales.
Leaf DescriptionBroadly ovate, thin, 3-5 primary veins and 5-7 secondary veins with a cordate or subcordate base and 3-5 ovate lobes, 7-9 x 5-8 cm.
Flower DescriptionYellowish-green 5 petaled flowers, 5 oblong sepals and 8 stamens.
Fruit DescriptionPubescent samara produced in September, with winged nutlets, 2.5-0.9 cm.

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