Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
schwerinii
ID:
515749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 16: 398 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515081



Common Names

  • Schwerinii Maple
  • Japanese Maple
  • Matsumurae Maple


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Description

Acer schwerinii (also called Schwerin's Maple, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It has a broad, rounded crown and its bark is gray-brown with shallow fissures. It is native to China and grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Acer schwerinii is used as an ornamental tree for its attractive bark and foliage. It is also used for windbreaks and as a shade tree. The sap of Acer schwerinii can be used to make syrup.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acer schwerinii is a small, yellowish-green, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, winged samara. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acer schwerinii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be potted up into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a cold frame. Plant out in the autumn.

Where to Find Acer schwerinii

Acer schwerinii is native to Japan and can be found in deciduous forests and along streams and rivers.

Acer schwerinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acer schwerinii?

Acer schwerinii

What is the family of Acer schwerinii?

Sapindaceae

What is the common name of Acer schwerinii?

Schwerin's Maple

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