Sapindaceae FAMILY

Acer argutum

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Acer argutum is a small deciduous tree growing 5 - 10 metres tall. The bole can be 10 - 20cm in diameter[ 275 Title Flora of Japan Publication Author Website http://www.foj.info Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line version of the flora - an excellent resource. ]. The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its sap, which can be made into a sweet drink.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - central and southern Japan

HabitatIn cool temperate to lower subalpine forests, usually growing in moist sites at streamsides at elevations of 800 - 1,900 metres[ 275 Title Flora of Japan Publication Author Website http://www.foj.info Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line version of the flora - an excellent resource. ].