Acer wilsonii


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Specieswilsonii
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChina, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height10-15 m
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern and is listed as vulnerable in China.
HabitatForests at an altitude of 900-2,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth dark brown bark with thin glabrous branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSmall bud with 6 scales.
Leaf DescriptionOvate with 3 ovate-oblong, triangular-ovate or lanceolate lobes and a rounded base, 7-12 x 9-12 cm.
Flower Description5-petaled white flowers.
Fruit DescriptionOvoid winged nutlets, 2.5-3 cm, produced in September.

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