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Maples

The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.

Scientific classification

Genus

Maples (Acer)

Family

Soapberry

Order

Maples, mangos, mahogany, citrus, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Tree, Shrub

Plant Type

20 m

Plant Height

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Norway maple Bigleaf maple Vine maple Black maple Tartarian maple Striped maple Montpellier maple Cappadocian tree Pere david's maple Shandong maple Oliver's Taiwanese maple Acer linganense Red maple Cretan maple Balkan maple Japanese maple 'Deshojo'Japanese maple 'Sonkootgre'Acer pectinatum subsp. forrestii Cappadocian maple Acer erianthum Red maple 'Scanlon'Sycamore 'Worley'Norway maple 'Drummondii'Japanese maple 'Orange Dream'Japanese maple 'Chitoseyama'Japanese maple 'Wilson's Pink Dwarf'Japanese maple 'Red Pygmy'Japanese maple 'Atrolineare'Japanese maple 'Red Dragon'Japanese maple 'Skeeter's Broom'Japanese maple 'Seiryu'Japanese maple 'Winter Flame'Japanese maple 'Burgundy Lace'Japanese maple 'Butterfly'Norway maple 'Crimson King'Japanese maple 'Bloodgood'Japanese maple 'Inaba'Drummond's maple Acer negundo 'Aureum'Leatherleaf maple Japanese maple 'Korean Gem'Tricolor sycamore maple Japanese maple 'Chiyo'Japanese maple 'Eddisbury'Acer campbellii subsp. flabellatum Golden full-moon maple 'Munn 001'Ivyleaf maple Himalayan maple Pere david's maple 'Serpentine'Golden full-moon maple 'Aureum'Acer palmatum 'Aureum'Aoyagi Japanese maple Japanese maple 'Orangeola'Norway maple 'Schwedleri'Japanese maple 'Kinran'Cappadocian tree 'Rubrum'Golden full-moon maple 'Jordan'Golden full-moon maple 'Autumn Moon'Kawakami maple Japanese maple 'Chitose'Japanese maple 'Sango'Japanese maple 'Beni'Acer laevigatum var. salweenense Birch-leaved maple Acer pectinatum subsp. maximowiczii Acer laevigatum Japanese maple 'Erythrocladum'Balkan maple Japanese maple 'Extravaganza'Acer pentaphyllum Acer sterculiaceum Acer tataricum subsp. theiferum Oliver's maple Japanese maple 'Tsuma'Japanese maple 'Inaba'Pere david's maple 'Madeline Spitta'Japanese maple 'Osakazuki'Red-twig korean maple

Care Guide for Maples

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Maples prefers moderate moisture and thrives with consistent, slight watering every 1-2 weeks. It is somewhat drought-tolerant yet flourishes with slightly moist soil. As a deciduous plant, maples needs less water during dormancy in colder months, ensuring efficient resource use.

Propagation: Propagation of maples involves seed sowing or cuttings. For seeds, stratification enhances germination rates. For cuttings, take 4-6 inch stems in late spring, treat with rooting hormone, and use well-draining soil. Maintain humidity and indirect light. Expect rooting in 4-8 weeks before transplanting.

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