Acer oblongum var. oblongum


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesoblongum
Varietyoblongum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginBhutan, China, India, Nepal, Thailand and Vietnam.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBranchlets purplish-green in youth, maturing to a glabrous brown.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid.
Leaf DescriptionElliptic-oblong or lanceolate with a cuneate or obtuse base, 8-12 x 3-5 cm.
Fruit DescriptionPurplish fruit, winged nutlets, 2-2.5 cm x 6-8 mm.

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