Acer velutinum var. velutinum
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Rosidae Superordo: Rutanae Ordo: Sapindales |
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Acer velutinum var. velutinum (= Acer insigne Boiss. et Buhse), commonly known as Velvet Maple, is a tree.
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[edit] Naming
[edit] Taxonomy
The Velvet Maple is a variety in the genus Acer (maple) which contains 111 species and belongs to the family of the Aceraceae (Maple Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The trees grow to a height of approximately 20 meters and have a rounded to broadly spreading shape.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Acer velutinum var. velutinum is a decidious plant.The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are dark green.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are five-petaled and yellow.
The fruits are schizocarps.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Acer velutinum var. velutinum is native to north Iran and the Caucasus.
[edit] Cultivation
The Velvet Maple can withstand temperatures down to -28,2º C.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Acer velutinum var. velutinum
[edit] History
[edit] Acer velutinum var. velutinum in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
[edit] Non-commercial Links
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- United States Department of Agriculturees:Acer velutinum var. velutinumfr:Acer velutinum var. velutinum


