Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum · Sapindaceae (Soapberry family)

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Japanese Maple

Leaf Morphology

Leaf Type

Simple, deciduous

Shape

Palmately lobed with 7 deep lobes

Margin

Serrate

Arrangement

Opposite

Venation

Palmate venation with prominent primary veins radiating from the base

Key Features

Deeply divided palmately lobed leaf with finely serrate margins and an opposite arrangement

Description

Small deciduous tree or large shrub with slender branches, delicate foliage displaying vibrant seasonal autumn colors, and small reddish-purple flowers followed by winged samaras

Habitat

Understory tree in moist, well-draining acidic soils under partial shade

Native Range

Native to Japan, Korea, and China; widely cultivated in temperate regions globally

Identified on 10/17/2026