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. |