Acer tutcheri var. shimadai
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | tutcheri |
| Variety | shimadai |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Taiwan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-15) - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 20 |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Purplish brown in colour. |
| Leaf Description | 5-10 cm in diameter, 3 triangular-ovate lobes and a round to subtruncate base. |
| Flower Description | Yellowish flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Small samaras, ovate nutlets purplish in colour. |