Acer erianthum


Botanical Information

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

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 4b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-26) - (-23)
Temperature (°F)(-15) - (-10)
Height15 m
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatMixed forests at an altitude of 1,000-2,300 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth greenish-grey bark with glabrous branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSmall buds with 8 scales.
Leaf DescriptionThin, 5-7 ovate or triangular-ovate lobes with a rounded or truncate base, 9-10 x 8-12 cm.
Flower DescriptionYellow 5-petaled flowers with 5 sepals and 8 long stamens.
Fruit DescriptionGreenish purple fruit, round winged nutlets, 2.5-3 x 1 cm, produced in September.

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