Acer pauciflorum


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciespauciflorum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginAnhui, Fujian and Zhejiang, China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height10-15 m
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatSparse woodlands at an altitude of 500-1,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGrey to greyish black in colour with thin branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionPurple buds with ciliate scales along its margins.
Leaf DescriptionRaised veins with a truncate or subcordate base and 5 lanceolate lobes, 4-5.5 x 2.5-7.5 cm.
Fruit DescriptionPurplish-brown globose winged nutlets, 9-20 x 5-7 mm, produced in September.

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