Acer coriaceifolium


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciescoriaceifolium
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChina.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-21) - (-7)
Temperature (°F)(-5) - 20
Height15 m
Flowering PeriodMarch

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatForests at an altitude of 1,500-2,500 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBlackish-grey or blackish-brown in colour.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvate scales.
Leaf DescriptionOvate-oblong, 5-6 pairs of lateral veins, a cuneate base, 8-12 x 2.5-5 cm.
Flower DescriptionPale yellow 5-petaled flowers with 5 light green sepals and 8 long stamens.
Fruit DescriptionBrownish-yellow fruit, convex winged nutlet, 2.8-3.5 cm x 7 mm, produced in August.

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