Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Acer palmatum Rubrum Atropurpureum Thunb.
Classification
Family
Genus
Subname
Rubrum Atropurpureum
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne Land District, Eastwoodhill Arboretum, H5, Parrots Walk, near gate
Field Collection Date
12 Jan 1996
Field Collection Notes
Medium tree, ht ca 10m. Open habit, spreading branches. (Some death of central leaders). Leaves 5-7 lobed, serrate margins, mid-green with deep purple colouring on upper side over much of leaf. Glossy gren beneath. Green veining. Samaras pale green, bow shaped. Petioles green, branchlets purple to brown.
Shady South facing position, on gently sloping creek side. Dominated by many tall trees.
Ex Eastwoodhill Arboretum, "EWH" 32, received Sept 2018
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-38.56192, 177.71647 (± 200 m)
177.71647, 177.71647 (± 200 m)
Last Update
19 Aug 2021
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