Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
robustum
ID:
515626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 163: 79 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000514958



Common Names

  • Robust Maple
  • Strong Maple
  • Robust Japanese Maple


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Synonyms

  • Acer anhweiense W.P.Fang & M.Y.Fang [unknown]
  • Acer anhweiense brachypterum W.P.Fang & P.L.Chiu [unknown]
  • Acer campbellii robustum (Pax) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Acer robustum honanense W.P.Fang [unknown]
  • Acer robustum minus W.P.Fang [unknown]
  • Acer robustum robustum [unknown]

Description

Acer robustum (also called 'Robust 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 robustum 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

The flower of Acer robustum is a small, yellow-green, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, brown, winged samara. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer robustum 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 robustum

Acer robustum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Acer robustum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer robustum?

Acer robustum

What is the common name of Acer robustum?

Japanese maple

What type of plant is Acer robustum?

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