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Acer chienii





Origin:  Yunnan, China.
Family
Sapindaceae (Aceraceae)
Genus
Acer
Species
chienii
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Height
17 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
April
General Description
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
Habitat
Mixed forests at an altitude of 2,200-3,000 m.
Bark/Stem Description
Smooth with green or purplish branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Glabrous, ellipsoid winter buds.
Leaf Description
Ovate or ovate-oblong, thin, double-toothed with 3 lobes, 9-13 x 8 cm.
Flower Description
5 petaled flowers with 5 sepals and 8 stamens.
Fruit Description
Spreading samara wings with nutlet, 1.4-1.8 x 4-6 mm, produced August through October.
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