Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pubipalmatum
ID:
515600

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.P.Fang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Contr. Biol. Lab. Chin. Assoc. Advancem. Sci., Sect. Bot. 8: 169 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514932



Common Names

  • Five-palm Maple
  • Five-palmate Maple
  • Five-fingered Japanese Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer pubipalmatum pulcherrimum W.P.Fang & P.L.Chiu [unknown]
  • Acer pubipalmatum pubipalmatum [unknown]

Description

Acer pubipalmatum (also called 'Fuzzy-palmed 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 pubipalmatum 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 pubipalmatum 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 pubipalmatum 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 pubipalmatum

Acer pubipalmatum is native to China and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Acer pubipalmatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer pubipalmatum?

Acer pubipalmatum

What is the common name of Acer pubipalmatum?

Japanese maple

What type of plant is Acer pubipalmatum?

Deciduous tree

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2616299: Based on the initial data import
Wen-Pei Fang (1899-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.P.Fang' in the authors string.