Acer chienii


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Specieschienii
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginYunnan, China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height17 m
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatMixed forests at an altitude of 2,200-3,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth with green or purplish branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionGlabrous, ellipsoid winter buds.
Leaf DescriptionOvate or ovate-oblong, thin, double-toothed with 3 lobes, 9-13 x 8 cm.
Flower Description5 petaled flowers with 5 sepals and 8 stamens.
Fruit DescriptionSpreading samara wings with nutlet, 1.4-1.8 x 4-6 mm, produced August through October.

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