Acer pilosum


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciespilosum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginGansu, Nei Mongol, Ningxia, Shaanxi and Shanxi, China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height5 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatIn low rainfall areas along the Yellow River at an altitude of 1,000-2,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSlender and glabrous branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSmall and brownish in colour.
Leaf DescriptionThin, pale green in colour with 8-9 lateral veins, truncate base and 3 deep oblong-lanceolate lobes, 3-6 x 2.5-7 cm.
Fruit DescriptionGreenish-brown or brownish-yellow colour fruit, convex winged nutlets, 2-2.5 x 8-10 mm, produced in September.

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