Acer tutcheri var. tutcheri


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciestutcheri
Varietytutcheri
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChina.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatForests at an altitude of 300-1,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBrown or dark brown bark with thin glabrous branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOboid.
Leaf DescriptionGlabrous, 3 primary veins, 3-5 triangular-ovate lobes and a rounded or rounded-truncate base, 6-9 x 2-13 cm.
Flower Description4-petaled flowers.
Fruit DescriptionWinged nutlet, 1.5-2.5 cm x 8-10 mm, produced in September.

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