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Acer erianthum





Origin:  China.
Family
Sapindaceae (Aceraceae)
Genus
Acer
Species
erianthum
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4a - 4b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
(-26) - (-23)
Temperature (°F)
(-15) - (-10)
Height
15 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
General Description
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
Habitat
Mixed forests at an altitude of 1,000-2,300 m.
Bark/Stem Description
Smooth greenish-grey bark with glabrous branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Small buds with 8 scales.
Leaf Description
Thin, 5-7 ovate or triangular-ovate lobes with a rounded or truncate base, 9-10 x 8-12 cm.
Flower Description
Yellow 5-petaled flowers with 5 sepals and 8 long stamens.
Fruit Description
Greenish purple fruit, round winged nutlets, 2.5-3 x 1 cm, produced in September.
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