Acer pictum subsp. tricuspis
Botanical Information
Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
Genus | Acer |
Species | pictum |
Subspecies | tricuspis |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | China. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This subspecies has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Habitat | Forests at an altitude of 1,000-2,800 m. |
Bark/Stem Description | Grey bark with thin glabrous branchlets. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Subglose with 4-pairs of scales. |
Leaf Description | 3 lobes, 7-10 x 8-12 cm. |
Flower Description | White 5-petaled flower with 5 oblong greenish-yellow sepals and 8 short stamens. |
Fruit Description | Winged nutlet, 1.6-3 x1-1.2 cm, produced in September. |