Acer heptaphlebium
Family |
Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
Genus |
Acer |
Species |
heptaphlebium |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
Height |
6-9 m |
General Description |
This small tree or large shrub has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Greyish-green bark. Stems greyish-green in their youth maturing to an olive colour with a slight striping. |
Leaf Description |
Shiny dark green leaves with a paler underside, turning yellow in autumn, with 7-lobes. Younger leaves have a reddish hue. |
Fruit Description |
Firm round nutles. Brown samaras, 3 cm in length. |