Acer amplum subsp. amplum


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesamplum
Subspeciesamplum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChina.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis subspecies has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatValleys in forests at an altitude of 1,000-2,000 m.
Leaf DescriptionThin, 3-5 shollow and ovate lobes with a subcordate or truncate base, 9-26x9-20 cm.
Flower DescriptionPurple fruit when young, thing winged nutlets, 3.5-4.5 x 1.2-1.5 cm, produced in September.

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