Acer pectinatum subsp. pectinatum


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciespectinatum
Subspeciespectinatum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginBhutan, China, India, Myanmar and Nepal.

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) - (-12)
Temperature (°F)(-5) - 10
Height8 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 2,500-3,700 m.
Leaf DescriptionSuborbicular, 3-5 lobes, 7-10 x 6-8 cm.
Flower DescriptionYellowish-white flowers clustered on racemes.
Fruit DescriptionSamara with spreading wings, produced in September.

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