Acer pictum subsp. macropterum


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciespictum
Subspeciesmacropterum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChina.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height20 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis subspecies has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatMixed forests at an altitude of 1,900-3,300 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGrey bark with thin glabrous branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSubglose with 4-pairs of scales.
Leaf DescriptionOblong, thin, 3-5 lobes and a truncate or sub-truncate base, 9-11 x 6-8 cm.
Flower DescriptionWhite 5-petaled flower with 5 oblong greenish-yellow sepals and 8 short stamens.
Fruit DescriptionWinged nutlet 3-4 cm, produced in September.

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