Acer sycopseoides


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciessycopseoides
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginGuangxi and Guizhou, China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-4) - 4
Temperature (°F)25 - 40
Height6 m
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatForests at an altitude of 600-2,100 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGreyish bark with purplish-brown branchlets.
Leaf DescriptionOvate, thick, 3-veined with a rounded base, 5-8 x 2.5-4 cm.
Flower DescriptionYellow flowers.
Fruit DescriptionGlabrous samaras, elliptic-oblong winged nutlets, both purplish in colour, produced in September.

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