Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
capillipes
ID:
514732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 12: 225 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514064



Common Names

  • Acer Capillipes
  • Hedge Maple
  • Hedge Maple Tree


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Description

Acer capillipes (also called Snake bark maple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Japan. It has a rounded crown and lobed leaves. It grows in woodlands, hedgerows, and parks.

Uses & Benefits

Acer capillipes is a deciduous tree that is often used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. It has a wide variety of uses, including providing shade, shelter, and food for wildlife, and its wood is used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acer capillipes is a small, yellowish-green, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, winged samara. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Acer capillipes: Acer capillipes is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 15 meters. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer.

Where to Find Acer capillipes

Acer capillipes can be found in the mountains of Iran, Turkey, and the Caucasus.

Acer capillipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer capillipes?

Acer capillipes

What is the common name of Acer capillipes?

Hair-Leaf Maple

What is the natural habitat of Acer capillipes?

It is native to Japan, where it grows in forests, scrub, and rocky places.

Species in the Acer genus

Acer acuminatum, Acer albopurpurascens, Acer amamiense, Acer amplum, Acer argutum, Acer barbinerve, Acer bornmuelleri, Acer brachystephyanum, Acer buergerianum, Acer caesium, Acer calcaratum, Acer caloneurum, Acer campbellii, Acer campestre, Acer capillipes, Acer cappadocicum, Acer carpinifolium, Acer caudatifolium, Acer caudatum, Acer chapaense, Acer chiangdaoense, Acer cinerascentiforme, Acer circinatum, Acer cissifolium, Acer confertifolium, Acer cordatum, Acer coriaceifolium, Acer coriaceum, Acer crassum, Acer crataegifolium, Acer davidii, Acer diabolicum, Acer discolor, Acer distylum, Acer duplicatoserratum, Acer elegantulum, Acer emeiense, Acer erianthum, Acer erythranthum, Acer eucalyptoides, Acer fabri, Acer fengii, Acer fenzelianum, Acer foveolatum, Acer freemanii, Acer glabrum, Acer gracilifolium, Acer granatense, Acer griseum, Acer guanense,

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References