Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
wilsonii
ID:
515960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Trees & Shrubs 1: 179 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515292



Common Names

  • Wilson's Maple
  • Wilson Maple
  • Wilsonii Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer lanpingense W.P.Fang & M.Y.Fang [unknown]
  • Acer taipuense W.P.Fang [unknown]
  • Acer wilsonii obtusum W.P.Fang & Y.T.Wu [unknown]

Description

Acer wilsonii (also called Wilson's Maple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It has a broad, rounded crown and its bark is gray-brown with shallow fissures. It is native to China and grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Acer wilsonii is a species of maple tree that is native to eastern Asia. It is often used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used for timber and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer wilsonii has small yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer wilsonii can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Layering in late summer. Takes 1 year.

Where to Find Acer wilsonii

Acer wilsonii can be found in China.

Acer wilsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer wilsonii?

Acer wilsonii

What is the common name of Acer wilsonii?

Wilson's Maple

What is the natural habitat of Acer wilsonii?

It is native to East Asia

Species in the Acer genus

Acer acuminatum, Acer albopurpurascens, Acer amamiense, Acer amplum, Acer argutum, Acer barbinerve, Acer bornmuelleri, Acer brachystephyanum, Acer buergerianum, Acer caesium, Acer calcaratum, Acer caloneurum, Acer campbellii, Acer campestre, Acer capillipes, Acer cappadocicum, Acer carpinifolium, Acer caudatifolium, Acer caudatum, Acer chapaense, Acer chiangdaoense, Acer cinerascentiforme, Acer circinatum, Acer cissifolium, Acer confertifolium, Acer cordatum, Acer coriaceifolium, Acer coriaceum, Acer crassum, Acer crataegifolium, Acer davidii, Acer diabolicum, Acer discolor, Acer distylum, Acer duplicatoserratum, Acer elegantulum, Acer emeiense, Acer erianthum, Acer erythranthum, Acer eucalyptoides, Acer fabri, Acer fengii, Acer fenzelianum, Acer foveolatum, Acer freemanii, Acer glabrum, Acer gracilifolium, Acer granatense, Acer griseum, Acer guanense,

Species in the Sapindaceae family