Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
(Photo by Bucky Shiver)
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Taxonomy (1)
Classification: Angiosperm, dicot
Family: Aceraceae
Common name: Japanese maple
General Information (1)
Region of Origin: Japan
USDA Plants Hardiness Zones: 5-8
Growth Habit: Tree
- Size: 15-25 feet
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous
- Flowering: May-June
- Fruiting: September-October
Diagnostic Characteristics
Leaves (1)
- Arrangement: Opposite
- Simple/Compound: Simple
- Shape: Lobed
- Other: Doubly serrate, 2-5 inches
(Photo by Bucky Shiver)
Stem/Bark (1)
- Color: Grayish
(Photo by Bucky Shiver)
Flower (1)
- Color: Red-purple
- Inflorescence type: Umbels
Fruit (1)
- Fruit type: Samara
- Size: 0.5-0.75 inch
- Color: Red
Horticultural Information (1)
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil type: High organic matter
- Landscape Uses: Shrub border, accent plant
(Picture by Jessica Bartek)
References
1) Dirr, Michael A. (1990). Manual of woody landscape plants. Champaign, Illinois. Stipes publishing company.
Prepared by Bucky Shiver as a course requirement for BIOL 3630/5630, Spring 2013
Edited by Jessica Bartek
Edited by Jessica Bartek
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