Acer sterculiaceum subsp. franchetii
Botanical Information
Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
Genus | Acer |
Species | sterculiaceum |
Subspecies | franchetii |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | China and Vietnam. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 20 m |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This subspecies has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Habitat | Valleys in alpine forests at an altitude of 1,800-2,500 m. |
Bark/Stem Description | Dark grey or greyish-brown bark with glabrous grey branchlets. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Ovoid bud. |
Leaf Description | 5 primary veins with 3-5 ovate lobes and a subcordate base, 10-20 x 15-23 cm. |
Flower Description | Yellowish-green 5-petaled flowers. |
Fruit Description | Samara, winged nutlet 4-6.5 cm, produced in September. |