What is the difference between Acer henryi and Acer griseum? A quick guide to tell them apart
Tree: Acer henryi can reach a height of 10 m, the bark is a relatively light brown, and the branches are cylindrical; Acer griseum is generally 10-20 m tall, the bark is a relatively dark brown, with oval thin flakes peeling off the trunk, and the current-year twigs are pale purple. Leaves: the leaves of Acer henryi have a papery texture and are compound leaves made up of three leaflets, oval in shape; the leaves of Acer griseum have 2-3 irregular serrations along the edges, with short, small petioles.
1. Trunk
Acer henryi can reach a height of 10 m, the bark is a relatively light brown, and the branches are cylindrical; in winter small, relatively slender buds grow on the branches.
Acer griseum is generally 10-20 m tall, the bark is a relatively dark brown, with oval thin flakes peeling off the trunk, and the current-year twigs are pale purple, also cylindrical, with small pale yellow fine hairs.
2. Leaves
The leaves of Acer henryi have a papery texture and are compound leaves made up of three leaflets, oval in shape; the leaves of Acer griseum have 2-3 irregular serrations along the edges, with short, small petioles.
The leaves of Acer griseum have 2-3 irregular serrations along the edges, with short, small petioles only 5-8 mm long, and are oval in shape.