Japanese Maple
Arbor Walk #136
The Japanese Maple has been cultivated in and around its native range for hundreds of years, and since the 1800s, has been symbolic of Japanese Gardens to Western observers. This tree is quite beautiful, small in stature with delicate and intricate-looking leaves. The ‘Wolff’ cultivar is particularly known for its striking bright red leaves, which provide vibrancy to its surroundings.
| Common Name(s) | Japanese Maple |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Acer palmatum |
| Indigenous Name(s) | |
| Cultivar/Variety | ‘Wolff’ |
| Commercial Name | EMPEROR 1 |
Global Distribution
Coming soon
GPS Coordinates
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Percent Concrete
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Distance to Buildings
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Distance to Other Species
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Standard Measurements
| Year | Height (m) | DBH (cm) | Crown Diameter N-S (m) | Crown Diameter E-W (m) | Average Crown Diameter (m) |
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| 2023 | 3.9 | 5 | 2.13 | 2.15 | 2.14 |
Nests and Pests
| Year | Description |
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| 2023 | N/A |
Leaf Identification
The leaves of the Japanese Maple are typically 2″ to 5″ long and can range in color from green to deep red to purple. The leaf shape is star-shaped, and the venation is palmate. The margins are serrated and has 5 to 7 deep, palmate lobes. It has an opposite arrangement.
Twig and Bud Identification
The twigs of the Japanese Maple are smooth (glabrous) and very slender. They can be green or red. The buds are conical, and the base of the buds are usually covered by a tan, fuzzy fringe.
Bark Identification
The Japanese Maple’s bark is smooth, light gray, and can be slightly fluted.
Fruit Identification
The fruit of the Japanese Maple is a 3/4″ to 1″ long double samara (winged papery seed coat). It has divergent (90 degrees) wings and has a red-brown color. The samaras ripen in fall.
Flower Identification
The Japanese Maple is monoecious. It is not showy, but they are small, red to purple hanging clusters. The flowers bloom in mid-spring.
‘Wolff’ Identification
Japanese Maple ‘Wolff’ is notable for its deeply lobed leaves and bright red leaves in fall.
