Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)

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Division - Magnoliaphyta
Class - Magnoliopsida
Subclass - Rosidae
Order - Sapindales
Family - Aceraceae
Genus - Acer


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There are many different cultivars of Japanese Maple ranging from trees to nearly prostrate shrubs. Pictured here is a common variety. Like all maples, these are prolific seeders and produce many seedlings.


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