Acer flabellatum (Fan-leaf Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesflabellatum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChina, Myanmar and Vietnam.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-26) - (-12)
Temperature (°F)(-15) - 10
Height10 m
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatMixed forests at an altitude of 800-3,500 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth bark with thin, glabrous branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionEllipsoid.
Leaf DescriptionThin, 7 ovate-oblong lobes with a cordate base, 8-12 cm in width.
Fruit DescriptionYellowish-brown fruit, convex, winged nutlets 3-3.5 x 1-1.2 cm, produced in October.

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