Acer wangchii


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Specieswangchii
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) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)25 - 30
Height15 m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatMixed forests at an altitude of 700-1,500 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRough, dark brown or dark purple in colour with purplish-green, thin and glabrous branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid with imbricate scales.
Leaf DescriptionLanceolate, oblanceolate or oblong with a broad truncate base, 8-11 x 2-4 cm.
Flower DescriptionYellow flowers.
Fruit DescriptionPurple fruit, convex winged nutlets, produced in September.

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