Taxon

Acer caesium subsp. giraldii

 
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Acer caesium subsp. giraldii - Giraldi maple
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Common name: Giraldi maple
Family: Aceraceae (maple family)
Synonym: Acer giraldii
Distribution: China
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: This tree is native to China and was discovered by the missionary, Giraldi, in Shensi. In cultivation, it grows up to 40 ft. tall with dark brown, peeling bark; young stems are covered with a glaucous (i.e., waxy) bloom. The rounded leaves are three-lobed and bluish green. Grows best in full sun in well-drained soil.
Links: Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy) • The Plant List • Tropicos

Locations

  • 1: DWD: AI08 (AI08) • Accession: D2016-0663.001 • Origin: China • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 2: DWD: AI09 (AI09) • Accession: D1997-0439.001 • Origin: China • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 3: DWD: AI09 (AI09) • Accession: D2010-0649.001 • Origin: China • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 4: DWD: AI09 (AI09) • Accession: D2010-0649.003 • Origin: China • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
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