Maple - Wikipedia
WEBAcer (/ ˈeɪsər / AY-sər) is a genus of trees and shrubs commonly known as maples. The genus is placed in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae, along with lychee and horse chestnut. [ 1 ] . There are approximately 132 species, most of which are native to Asia, [ 2 ] with a number also appearing in Europe, northern Africa, and North America.
How to Grow and Care for Red Maple Trees - The Spruce
WEBFeb 13, 2023 · The red maple (Acer rubrum) is a tree native to North America and is a member of the Sapindaceae (soapberry) family. It is the fastest-growing tree in the Eastern United States, growing up to 70 feet tall at a rate of 18 inches per year.
Acer palmatum - Wikipedia
WEBAcer palmatum, commonly known as Japanese maple, [3] palmate maple, [4] or smooth Japanese maple[5] (Korean: danpungnamu, 단풍나무, Japanese: irohamomiji, イロハモミジ, or momiji, (栴), is a species of woody plant native to Korea, Japan, China, eastern Mongolia, and southeast Russia. [6] .
How to Grow and Care for a Paperbark Maple Tree - The Spruce
WEBJan 4, 2023 · Acer griseum is the only maple species with this type of peeling bark. Unlike many maples, paperbark maple is an excellent small tree for small yards, where it can work well as an ornamental specimen near a deck or patio. It can also be planted as a lower-level tree below a towering canopy of taller trees.
How to Grow and Care for Japanese Maple Trees - The Spruce
WEBFeb 11, 2023 · Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is a small graceful tree that is a staple of Japanese gardens with numerous varieties and cultivars to choose from.
How to Grow Japanese Maple Trees - The Old Farmer's Almanac
WEBJapanese maple trees are prized for their form, bark, elegant foliage, and, above all, their fantastic fall color. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for beautiful Japanese maples. Botanically known as Acer palmatum , Japanese maples share a genus with other maples like sugar and red maples.
Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) - Gardenia
WEBAcer palmatum, commonly known as Japanese maple, is renowned for its stunning and intricate foliage, showcasing a wide array of colors and shapes. What is Japanese Maple? Acer palmatum is a genus of deciduous shrubs or small trees native to Japan, Korea, and parts of Mongolia and Russia.
Maple Trees: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Maples
WEBMaples belong to the genus Acer, and there are quite a few of them. From our favorite syrup source, the sugar maple (Acer saccharum), to fast-growing lowland species like silver maple (Acer saccharinum) and cultivated ornamental hybrids like the popular ‘Autumn Blaze’ red maple (Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’), there is undoubtedly one for you.
20 Japanese Maple Trees: Types, Leaves (Pictures) – Identification
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · Japanese maple trees are small flowering trees or large shrubs in the woody plant genus Acer. As their common name suggests, Japanese maples are native to Japan, Asia, and southeast Russia. Japanese maples are deciduous trees and shrubs that lose their leaves in the fall.
Acer (Maple) / RHS
WEBAcers, commonly known as maples, are mainly deciduous trees or shrubs, valued for their attractive and distictive foliage. Many produce vibrant autumnn colour and some have ornamental stems and bark. Larger acers make beautiful …
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