Acer sterculiaceum subsp. sterculiaceum
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | sterculiaceum |
| Subspecies | sterculiaceum |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Bhutan, China and India. |
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 5-7 ovate lobes and a subcordate base, 10-20 x 15-23 cm. |
| Flower Description | Yellowish-green 5-petaled flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Samara, winged nutlet 5-6 cm, produced in September. |