Acer tibetense


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciestibetense
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginXizang, 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)
Height10 m
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionOccupying an area of 410 km, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatValleys in mixed forests at an altitude of 1,600-2,700 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThin, purplish-grey and glabrous branches.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid and brownish in colour.
Leaf DescriptionGreen above and yellowish-grey on the underside, thin, 5 triangular-ovate lobes, with a rounded base, 6-9 x 5-8 cm.
Flower DescriptionGreenish-yellow 5 petaled flowers with 5 green sepals and 8 stamens.
Fruit DescriptionGreenish-yellow fruit, flat, winged nutlets, 3.5-4 x 1.2 cm, produced in september..

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