Acer velutinum (Velvet Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesvelutinum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginArmenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Russia and Turkey.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 4b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-26) - (-23)
Temperature (°F)(-15) - (-10)
Height25 m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatForests at low altitudes.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGlabrous brown or grey branches.
Leaf Description5 ovate lobes with a cordate base, 15-25 cm in diameter.
Flower DescriptionYellowish-green flowers.
Fruit DescriptionSamaras 3-6 cm in length, small globose nutlets.

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