Sapindaceae FAMILY

Acer pentapomicum

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Acer pentapomicum is a small, deciduous tree that can grow up to 9 metres tall[ 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. ].. A bole up to 80cm has been recorded, but around 15cm is more common[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeAsia - Afghanistan, northern Pakistan, northwest India (Himachal Pradesh)

HabitatDry, open woodland at elevations from 600 - 2,100 metres[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. , 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. ].