Acer lucidum


Botanical Information

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

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height5-10 m
Flowering PeriodMarch, April

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatForests at an altitude of 500-1,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGrey or greyish-brown bark with thin, glabrous branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionPurplish-brown, ovoid buds.
Leaf Descriptionthick, elliptic to ovate-oblong, 4-7 pairs of lateral veins and a rounded base with 3 veins, 5-9 x 2-4 cm.
Flower Description5-petaled flower, 5 yellowish-green sepals and 8 stamens.
Fruit DescriptionBrownish-yellow fruit, convex winged nutlets, 2-2.5 cm, produced August through September.

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