Acer wardii (Ward's Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Specieswardii
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginXizang and Yunnan, China. Assam, India.Myanmar. Discovered by Frank Kingdon Ward in 1914.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-15) - (-7)
Temperature (°F)5 - 20
Height5 m
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatAlpine forests at an altitude of 2,400-3,600 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRough, blackish-grey or grey with thin, glabrous and reddish branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionEllipsoid and brown.
Leaf DescriptionOvate, thin with 3 lobes and a subcordate base, 7-9 x 6-8 cm.
Flower Description5 petaled purpleflowers with 5 sepals and 8 stamens.
Fruit DescriptionPurplish-yellow fruit, oblong and flat winged nutlets, produced in September.

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