Acer velutinum var. velutinum

Acer velutinum var. velutinum (= Acer insigne Boiss. et Buhse), commonly known as Velvet Maple, is a tree.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Acer velutinum var. velutinum 11.1 History 11.2 Acer velutinum var. velutinum in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[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