Status:
valid
Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 4(2): 155 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514159
Common Names
- Acer Crataegifolium
- Hawthorn-Leaved Maple
- Hawthorn-Leaved Maple Tree
Synonyms
- Acer crataegifolium macrophyllum H.Hara [unknown]
- Acer cucullobracteatum H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
- Acer crataegifolium veitchii Schwer. [unknown]
Description
Acer crataegifolium (also called Hawthorn-leaved 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 crataegifolium 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
Flower: White, star-shaped, and clustered. Seed: Small, dark brown, and oblong. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acer crataegifolium can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Acer crataegifolium
Acer crataegifolium can be found in the forests of Japan, Korea, and eastern China.
Acer crataegifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acer crataegifolium?
Acer crataegifolium
What is the common name of Acer crataegifolium?
Hawthorn-leaved maple
What is the habitat of Acer crataegifolium?
It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in other moist areas
Species in the Acer genus
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Acer buergerianum,
Acer caesium,
Acer calcaratum,
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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