Acer sinopurpurascens


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciessinopurpurascens
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginAnhui, Hubei, Jiangxi and Zhejiang, China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 4b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-26) - (-23)
Temperature (°F)(-15) - (-10)
Height6-10 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatMixed forests at an altitude of 700-1,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, brownish-grey with branchlets brownish, green when young.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid and brown in colour.
Leaf Description5 veins starting from its cordate or subcordate base with 5 deep lobes.
Flower DescriptionPurplish-red in colour grouped in pendulous racemes of 3-7 flowers.
Fruit DescriptionFruiting pedicels 8-14 mm in length and light yellow nutlets, produced in September.

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