Japanese maple

The Japanese maple is a small deciduous tree native to Japan, Korea, and China. Grown mainly for its ornamental value, it is prized for its finely lobed leaves, vibrant autumn colors, and graceful form. Widely used in gardens, bonsai, and landscape design, it thrives in temperate climates with moist, well-drained soils.

Names

Scientific
   Acer palmatum
English
   Japanese maple
   Palmate maple
   Smooth Japanese maple
Dutch
   Japanse esdoorn
Spanish
   Arce japonés
   Arce japonés palmeado
   Arce palmado japonés
   Arce polimorfo
French
   Érable japonais lisse
   Érable palmé
German
   Fächer-Ahorn

Taxonomy

Order
   Sapindales
Family
   Sapindaceae
Genus
   Acer
Species
   Acer palmatum (Japanese maple)

Crop categories

Ornamental plants
Temperate crops
Timber

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