Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pilosum
ID:
515545

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 26: 436 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514877



Common Names

  • Hairy Maple
  • Downy Maple
  • Fuzzy Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer stenolobum Rehder [unknown]
  • Acer stenolobum megalophyllum W.P.Fang & Y.T.Wu [unknown]
  • Acer stenolobum monochladea S.C.Cui & J.X.Yu [unknown]
  • Acer stenolobum pubescens W.Z.Di [unknown]
  • Acer pilosum stenolobum (Rehder) W.P.Fang [unknown]
  • Acer pilosum pilosum [unknown]

Description

Acer pilosum (also called 'Downy Maple', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to East Asia. It has a rounded crown, with five-lobed leaves that turn yellow or orange in the fall. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Acer pilosum is a species of maple tree that is native to eastern Asia. It is often used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used for timber and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acer pilosum has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in clusters in early spring. Its seeds are small, winged, and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer pilosum is a deciduous tree native to China. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and the seed should be sown in a sterile medium in the spring.

Where to Find Acer pilosum

Acer pilosum can be found in China.

Acer pilosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer pilosum?

Acer pilosum

What is the common name of Acer pilosum?

Downy Maple

What is the natural habitat of Acer pilosum?

Woodlands, forest margins, and mountain slopes

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