Acer pectinatum Wallich et Nicholson

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Its name comes from "like a comb"
Leaves 3-5 lobed, central lobe long,lobes triangular, acuminate
petioles red

Himalayas, Bhutan, Nepal, Yunnan, Xizang, 2900-3700m


At Royal Botanic Gardens KEW in April 2004


At Royal Botanic Gardens KEW in Oct. 2004

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Germination in the spring of 2005


Leaf emergence in spring 2006


Appearance in July 2008


Appearance in May 2014


The distinctive bark pattern of Acer pectinatum
The bark pattern is similar to that of the striped maple such as Acer rufinerve.
Photo provided by Mr. Jaroslav from Slovakia.


Flowering of Acer pectinatum
The morphology of the inflorescence is similar to that of the striped maple such as Acer rufinerve.
Photo provided by Mr. Jaroslav from Slovakia.

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