How to identify Faber's maple (Acer fabri)
Faber's maple, also known as Fabris maple
Faber's maple is distinguished by its evergreen nature, showcasing glossy leaves that persist year-round. Its growth habit is notably robust, often reaching 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 meters) both in height and width. The leaves typically exhibit a deep green hue, contributing to its dense and lush appearance.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Tree
Leaf Type: Evergreen, Semi-evergreen
Robust growth reaching 20-30 feet (6-9 meters) in height and width.
Deep green unlobed leaves measuring 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) with red new growth.
Small pale green flowers in clusters with 0.1-0.2 inch (3-5 mm) diameter petals.
Striking red to purple double-winged samaras maturing to 1 inch (2.5 cm) in summer.
Smooth green stems with red tips, slender zigzag branching pattern, 0.2-0.4 inches (0.5-1 cm) in diameter.
The leaves of faber's maple are characterized by their glossy, deep green color and unlobed, slender shape. Measuring around 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) in length, these leaves have prominent veins and pointed tips. The texture is smooth to the touch, contributing to their glossy appearance. New leaves emerging in spring exhibit a striking red color before maturing to deep green. This vibrant coloration and prominent venation are essential identifying features of faber's maple's foliage.
The flowers of faber's maple are small, pale green to off-white and considered insignificant in appearance. They typically bloom in clusters, with each flower measuring approximately 0.1-0.2 inches (3-5 mm) in diameter. The flowers have a subtle, almost unnoticeable fragrance and appear in late spring to early summer. Each bloom consists of five petals arranged symmetrically, contributing to the plant's understated floral display. These flowers play a modest role in the aesthetics of faber's maple, often overshadowed by the plant's lush foliage.
The stem of faber's maple is characterized by its smooth, somewhat glossy texture and green color that turns reddish at the new shoot tips. The stems are typically slender, around 0.2-0.4 inches (0.5-1 cm) in diameter, and exhibit a well-defined, zigzag branching pattern. The young shoots often have a vibrant red hue. The stems are relatively sturdy yet flexible, contributing to the plant’s overall structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.
The fruit of faber's maple is a striking display of red to purple samaras, tapering to winged structures. Typically, two samaras are joined together, each harboring a single seed nestled at one end, with the wing portion extending outwards, facilitating wind dispersal. These double-winged fruits, roughly 1 inch (2.5 cm) in length, mature in summer and provide a unique ornamental feature as they spin to the ground in autumn.
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Scientific Classification of Faber's maple
