Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 19: t. 1897 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514147
Common Names
- Acer Cordatum
- Heart-Leaved Maple
- Heart-Leaved Maple Tree
Synonyms
- Acer cordatum jinggangshanense Z.X.Yu [unknown]
- Acer cordatum microcordatum F.P.Metcalf [unknown]
- Acer kuikiangense Hu & W.C.Cheng [unknown]
- Acer laevigatum cordatum (Pax) A.E.Murray [unknown]
- Acer laevigatum microcordatum (F.P.Metcalf) A.E.Murray [unknown]
- Acer subtrinervium F.P.Metcalf [unknown]
- Acer cordatum subtrinervium (F.P.Metcalf) W.P.Fang [unknown]
- Acer cordatum cordatum [unknown]
Description
Acer cordatum (also called Heart-leaved maple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Europe and western Asia. It has a rounded crown and lobed leaves. It grows in woodlands, hedgerows, and parks.
Uses & Benefits
Acer cordatum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acer cordatum var. dimorphifolium (F.P.Metcalf) Y.S.Chen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, star-shaped, and clustered. Seed: Small, dark brown, and oblong. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Acer cordatum: Acer cordatum 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 cordatum
Acer cordatum is native to the eastern United States and Canada.
Acer cordatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acer cordatum?
Acer cordatum
What is the common name of Acer cordatum?
Heartleaf maple
What is the habitat of Acer cordatum?
It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in other moist areas
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