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Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum

Photo by suzmonk
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Field Notes

Description:

Small understory tree. Developed for centuries by Japanese horticulturalists from maples found in Japan, Korea and China for formal gardens and bonsai. More than 1,000 cultivars. Popular in landscape plantings for its vivid colors.

Habitat:

Residential neighborhood

Reference Links:

Japanese Maple - Acer palmatum - Overview, Acer palmatum

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