Acer forrestii (Snakebark Maple, Forrest's Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesforrestii
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChina and Vietnam.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1a - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-37) - (-12)
Temperature (°F)(-35) - 10
Height17 m
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern and is listed as near threatened in the Chinese Species Red List.
HabitatValleys in mixed forests at an altitude of 3,000-3,800 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRough bark with thin, glabrous branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionEllipsoid, small, glabrous and purple in colour.
Leaf DescriptionThin, double toothed, 3 triangular-ovate lobes with a cordate or subcordate base, 7-12 x 5-9 cm.
Flower Description5-20 flowered racemes, 5-petaled flowers, 5 sepals and 8 stamens as long as the petals.
Fruit DescriptionFlat winged nutlets, 2.3-2.5 cm x 8 mm, produced in September.

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