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Acer henryi
Henry Maple
Origin: Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, south Shaanxi, south Shanxi, Sichuan, and Zhejiang, China.
Mike's
Opinion
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A broadleaf tree native to China that is best planted for its red-purple autumn foliage. Easy to grow, it is a somewhat drought tolerant species that requires a medium to large placement in the landscape.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus |
| Acer |
| Species |
| henryi |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2a - 7b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-34) - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| (-30) - 15 |
| Height |
| 7 m |
| Spread |
| 9 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Landscape |
| A tree best used for autumn colour and spring bloom planted in medium to large landscape sites. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers neutral, clay loam soils with average moisture in full sun to partial shade. |
| Shape |
| A tall upright tree. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| A. henryi has no major pests problems. |
| Habitat |
| Native to China, found in mixed forests from 500-1500 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| The bark is smooth and a green-grey in colour. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Buds are small, scaled and pubescent. |
| Leaf Description |
| A. henryi has a 3-foliolate leaf, with entire margin and an acuminate or cuneate apex. The leaves are somewhat papery in texture with both the upper and lower surfaces being pubescent especially along the veins abaxially when immature. |
| Flower Description |
| The inflorescence is pendulous, racemose, to 7 cm in length and pubescent. The flowers are subsessile or sessile and yellow-green in colour. Sepals 4, ovate, ciliate along margin. There are four flower petals which are white and are deciduous before anthesis. |
| Fruit Description |
| Samaras are 2.5 cm x 5 mm, with the wings spreading at 90° or erectly so. Fruit is ripe in September. |
| Colour Description |
| Has nice green foliage in the spring with a green grayish bark. Best know for its beautiful autumn colours of deep purple and reds |
| Notable Specimens |
| The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. London, England. Wakehurst Gardens, Ardingly, West Sussex, England. Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Propagation |
| Stratify pre-soaked seed (change the water several times during the soaking process) at 4°C for 60-120 days and sow in the spring. |
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