Acer pictum subsp. tricuspis


Botanical Information

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

Details

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

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis subspecies has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatForests at an altitude of 1,000-2,800 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGrey bark with thin glabrous branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSubglose with 4-pairs of scales.
Leaf Description3 lobes, 7-10 x 8-12 cm.
Flower DescriptionWhite 5-petaled flower with 5 oblong greenish-yellow sepals and 8 short stamens.
Fruit DescriptionWinged nutlet, 1.6-3 x1-1.2 cm, produced in September.

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