Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Acer L. [3]

genus_ja: カエデ

genus_en: Maple

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Sapindaceae

family_ja: ムクロジ

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Hippocastanoideae

distribution_en: N. temp. & trop. mountains

description_en: Genus of about 150 species of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs from Europe, N. Africa, Asia, and North and Central America. Mainly woodland plants, they either form large trees or grow as part of the understorey. The opposite leaves are usually shallowly to deeply palmately lobed, but in some species and cultivars are unlobed or, more rarely, 3-palmate or pinnate. The small, often greenish yellow flowers are borne in generally pendent, occasionally upright racemes, panicles, or umbels, in early or mid-spring. and are followed by usually brown, occasionally colourful, winged fruits, joined in pairs. Maples are valued for their foliage, which may be variegated or have good autumn colour; some also have attractive bark. Grow large maples as specimen trees; smaller trees and those of shrubby habit are excellent for gardens of any size. Maples are also suitable for growing in large containers, although doing so will restrict their growth.

hardiness_en: Most are fully hardy; some are frost hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in situ or in containers outdoors as soon as ripe. Graft in late winter; bud in late summer.

pests_en: Prone to aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, tar spot, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, and honey fungus. In several species, mites may cause the production of galls.

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comment_ja: イロハモミジ，イタヤカエデ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-11-26 13:16 by hkokubun@mac.com

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