Acer caudatum (Candle Shaped Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciescaudatum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginBhutan, China, India, Myanmar and Nepal.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 2b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-32) - (-29)
Temperature (°F)(-25) - (-20)
Height7-10 m
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatAlpine forests at an altitude of 1,700-4,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, ash grey in colour.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid and pubescent with ovate scales.
Leaf Description5-7 triangular-ovate or ovate lobes, a cordate base with fine serrate teeth, 8-12 cm in diameter.
Flower DescriptionPanicles thin, pubescent and 8-10 cm. 5 petaled flowers with 5 sepals and 8 stamens.
Fruit DescriptionYellowish-brown fruit, ovoid-sublobose veined and winged nutlet, 2.5-2.8 cm x 7-9 mm, produced in September.

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