Acer maximowiczii


Botanical Information

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

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 2b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-32) - (-29)
Temperature (°F)(-25) - (-20)
Height12 m
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatValleys in mixed forests at an altitude of 1,800-2,500 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth blackish-brown bark with thin, glabrous branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOblong-ellipsoid, glabrous buds.
Leaf DescriptionThin, ovate or triangular-ovate, double toothed, 5 ovate lobes and a subcordate or cordate base, 6-11 x 4-9 cm.
Flower Description5-petaled flowers with 5 elliptic sepals and 8 stamens.
Fruit DescriptionBrownish-yellow fruit, flat, glabrous winged nutlets, 1.8-2.5 cm x 8 mm, produced in September.

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