Acer truncatum


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciestruncatum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChina and Korea.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height5-10 m
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern and as near threatened on the Chinese Species Red List (2004).
HabitatForests at an altitude of 400-1,000 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGreyish-brown or dark brown bark with thin glabrous branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid.
Leaf DescriptionThin, glabrous, 5-7 triangular-ovate or triangular-lanceolate lobes with a truncate base, 8-12 x 5-10 cm.
Flower Description5 petaled flowers.
Fruit DescriptionThick and flat winged nutlets, produced in August.

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