Acer tonkinense


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciestonkinense
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginGuangxi, Guizhour, Xizang and Yunnan, China. Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-9) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)15 - 30
Height12 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatMixed forests at an altitude of 300-1,800 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, dark brown with olive, green or purplish branchlets.
Leaf DescriptionElliptic, suborbicular or oblong, 3 primary veins and 7-10 lateral veins with a rounded or subcordate base and 3 lobes, 10-17 x 7-15 cm.
Flower DescriptionYellowish-green 5 petaled flowers with 5 purplish-green sepals and 8 stamens.
Fruit DescriptionYellowish fruit, rounded winged nutlets, 1.8-3.5 cm, produced in Spetember.

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