Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 2: 87 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515102
Common Names
- Sieboldianum Maple
- Japanese Maple
- Matsumurae Maple
Synonyms
- Acer japonicum sieboldianum (Miq.) Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
- Acer polymorphum kaempferi Späth [unknown]
- Acer sieboldianum dissectum Baba ex T.Shimizu [unknown]
- Acer sieboldianum microphyllum Maxim. [unknown]
- Acer sieboldianum microphyllum (Maxim.) H.Hara [unknown]
- Acer sieboldianum tsushimense Maxim. [unknown]
- Acer sieboldianum yezoense Miyabe & Tatew. [unknown]
Description
Acer sieboldianum (also called Siebold'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 Japan and grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Acer sieboldianum 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 sieboldianum can be used to make syrup.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acer sieboldianum has small yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. Its seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings have a single, serrated leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acer sieboldianum is a deciduous tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is a slow-growing tree and can reach a height of up to 20 feet.
Where to Find Acer sieboldianum
Acer sieboldianum is native to Japan and can be found in deciduous forests and along streams and rivers.
Acer sieboldianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acer sieboldianum?
Acer sieboldianum
What is the family of Acer sieboldianum?
Sapindaceae
What is the common name of Acer sieboldianum?
Siebold's Maple
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Acer caesium,
Acer calcaratum,
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Acer campbellii,
Acer campestre,
Acer capillipes,
Acer cappadocicum,
Acer carpinifolium,
Acer caudatifolium,
Acer caudatum,
Acer chapaense,
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Acer circinatum,
Acer cissifolium,
Acer confertifolium,
Acer cordatum,
Acer coriaceifolium,
Acer coriaceum,
Acer crassum,
Acer crataegifolium,
Acer davidii,
Acer diabolicum,
Acer discolor,
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Species in the Sapindaceae family