Acer shihweii


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesshihweii
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginGuizhou, China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7- 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneH6 - H4
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Zone6b - 8a
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-15) - (-7)
Temperature (°F)5 - 20
Height33 m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatThick forests at an altitude of 1,400 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRough, brown in colour with purplish-green branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid buds with obtuse scales.
Leaf DescriptionOblong, thick with a rounded base and 3 veins at its base.
Fruit DescriptionFruiting pedicel, 1-1.5 cm and a purplish brown convex winged nutlet, produced in September.

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