Acer rufinerve, a
deciduous tree, erecting 8-10m in height, with a cross-section of
25-30cm in diameter. Branches are green with no hairs. Leaves are
opposite, the blades of which are fan-like pentagons, 10-15cm in
length, shallowly cleft in 3-5 lobes. The central lobes are
broad-triangular and significant, with pointed margins with double
serrations. Flowers are monoecious, occasionally dioecious; they set
themselves ten to fifteen 8-10mm-in-diameter light green to light
yellow flowers. The inflorescences measure 5-10cm long, with brown
pubescent hairs. Male flowers are more extensive than females, and
petals are 5 in number, all spoon-shaped. Bloom time: May. |