Acer shenkanense


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesshenkanense
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChina.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height10 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatValleys and along streams in mixed forests at an altitude of 700-3,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBrown or greyish-brown bark with glabrous, reddish-green branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSubglobose, glabrous winter buds.
Leaf DescriptionLight green, thin, 3-5 lobes and 3-5 primary veins, 5-10 x 4-12 cm.
Flower DescriptionYellowish-green 5-petaled flowers.
Fruit DescriptionOblong samara, convex winged nutlet, produced July through September.

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