Acer sterculiaceum

Native Information

Primarily found in the western Himalayas, ranging from Afghanistan and Pakistan to Nepal.

Habitat

Habit

Deciduous tree, often found along streams and rivers. Male flowers in catkins, up to 19 cm long. Female flowers in erect, mostly solitary "woody cones", 3-3.5 cm x about 1.2 cm.

Uses

The bark is used for dyeing and tanning. The wood is used for construction where better timber is not available. It is also used as a street tree and for firewood.

Seed

Flower

Fruit

Leaves

Bark