How to identify the maple

1. Blades

The leaves of the Acer truncatum are broadly elliptical at first, and become obovate later. They are about 10-15 cm long and 3.5-9 cm wide. The tip is nearly rounded, sometimes acute, the base is broadly wedge-shaped, and the edges are entire. The upper part is green, the back strap is a bit pink-green, and there are white nipple-like protrusions.

2. Flowers

The inflorescence of the Acer truncatum is a raceme, the flowers are small, without petals, and the perianth is persistent and calyx-shaped. The pedicels of male flowers are about 1.2 cm long, with 3-4 tepals and very short filaments. The pedicels of the female flowers are about 5-6 mm, with short styles and 2-branched stigmas.

3. Fruit

The fruit of the maple tree is oval in shape, with white powder on the surface and one seed.