Acer acutum


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciesacutum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChina (Anhui, Henan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang).

Details

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

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis forest species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened due to habitat loss. Its estimated distribution is 15,414km.
HabitatForests at an altitude of 800-1,100 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBrownish-grey to brown in colour with smooth branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid, brown and has 6 scales.
Leaf DescriptionDark green, ovate to ovate-oblong, thin, 5-7 ovate or triangular lobes with a cordate or subcordate base, 8-15 x 6-12 cm.
Flower DescriptionInflorescence, 5 petals with 5 oblong sepals, 8 stakes and glabrous filaments.
Fruit DescriptionPale brown, glabrous fruit and oblong nutlets with spreading wings, 2.5-3.5 x 7-11 mm, produced in August.

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