Acer laxiflorum


Botanical Information

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

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-21) - (-15)
Temperature (°F)(-5) - 10
Height15 m
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatMixed forests at an altitude of 1,800-2,500 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth bark with thin, glabrous branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOblong or ellipsoid, glabrous buds with 2 pairs of scales.
Leaf DescriptionOvate, thin, 9-11 pairs of veins with 3-5 lobes and a cordate or subcordate base, 7-14 x 5-8 cm.
Flower DescriptionClusters of 5-petaled greenish-yellow flowers, usually less than 10, on racemes.
Fruit DescriptionBrownish yellow fruit, winged flat nutlets, 2.5-2.7 x 1 cm, produced in September.

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