ON THIS PLANT
Acer pycnanthum, the Japanese red maple, is a species of maple native to Japan, and introduced to Korea. A tree usually about 20 m, reaching 30 m, it prefers to grow in relict mountain wetlands. It flowers in April, prior to the emergence of leaves. Although considered Vulnerable in its native habitat, it has found some use as a street tree, and is the official tree of a number of Japanese municipalities and of Aichi Prefecture.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Japanese red maple
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