Japanese Maple

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

More about Tree #136:

Where to find Arbor Walk #136

Data on the space around this tree

Data on this tree over time

More about Japanese Maple in general:

How to identify Japanese Maple

Relationship of Acer palmatum to other species in the Arboretum

Global Distribution of Japanese Maple

Additional Resources on the Japanese Maple