Acer laurinum


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Specieslaurinum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginCambodia, China, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height25-30 m
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatForests at an altitude of 700-2,500 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGrey bark with glabrous, green branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid buds with 7-11 pairs of scales.
Leaf Description5-6 lateral veins with a rounded or cunate base, 9-15 x 3-8 cm.
Flower DescriptionLight yellow 5-petaled flowers with 5 ovate sepals adn 4-8 glabrous stamens.
Fruit DescriptionBrownish-yellow veined samara, convex winged nutlets, 4-7 x 2-3 cm, produced September through December.

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