Acer elegantulum


Botanical Information

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

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-15) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)15 - 30
Height15 m
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatMountains, forests and valleys at an altitude of 400-1,400 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionDark brown bark with green branchlets.
Leaf DescriptionThin, 5 primary veins, 5-7 ovate or oblong lobes with a truncate or broadly cordate base, 5-13 x 7-16 cm.
Flower DescriptionLight green 5-petaled flowers with 5 light green sepals and 8 stamens.
Fruit DescriptionGlabrous samara, convex winged nutlets, 2-2.5 cm x 8-10 mm.

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