Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum

Summary 4

Acer palmatum, called Japanese Maple or Smooth Japanese Maple (Japanese: irohamomiji, イロハモミジ, or momiji, 紅葉) is a species of woody plant native to Japan, North Korea, South Korea, China, eastern Mongolia, and southeast Russia. Many different cultivars of this maple have been selected and they are grown worldwide for their attractive leaf shapes and colours.

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More Info

iNat Map

Form tree
Leaf type simple
Arrangement opposite
Status cultivated