Acer sinense


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciessinense
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
OriginChina.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3-5 m
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatForest valleys at an altitude of 500-2,500 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, yellowish-brown or dark brown bark with thin, glabrous branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSmall, 6 scaled buds.
Leaf DescriptionGlabrous with tufts or yellow hairs at the vein axils, 5-7 oblong-ovate or triangular-ovate lobes and a cordate or subcordate base, 9-14 x 9-15 cm.
Flower DescriptionWhite 5-petaled flowers with 5 light green sepals and 5-8 stamens longer than the sepals.
Fruit DescriptionYellow, glabrous fruit, ellipsoid winged nutlets, produced in September.

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