Acer coriaceifolium
Family |
Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
Genus |
Acer |
Species |
coriaceifolium |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
6 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
5a - 8a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 - H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
(-21) - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) |
(-5) - 20 |
Height |
15 m |
General Description |
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Habitat |
Forests at an altitude of 1,500-2,500 m. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Blackish-grey or blackish-brown in colour. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
Ovate scales. |
Leaf Description |
Ovate-oblong, 5-6 pairs of lateral veins, a cuneate base, 8-12 x 2.5-5 cm. |
Flower Description |
Pale yellow 5-petaled flowers with 5 light green sepals and 8 long stamens. |
Fruit Description |
Brownish-yellow fruit, convex winged nutlet, 2.8-3.5 cm x 7 mm, produced in August. |