Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1786
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 381 (1786)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515128
Common Names
- Spicate Maple
- Japanese Maple
- Matsumurae Maple
Synonyms
- Acer montanum W.T.Aiton [unknown]
- Acer parviflorum Ehrh. [unknown]
- Acer pumilum W.Bartram [unknown]
- Acer spicatum roseocarpum A.E.Murray [unknown]
- Acer striatum Du Roi [unknown]
- Acer spicatum rugosum Schwer. [unknown]
Description
Acer spicatum (also called Mountain 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 North America and grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Acer spicatum 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 spicatum can be used to make syrup.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acer spicatum 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 spicatum 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 spicatum
Acer spicatum is native to North America and can be found in moist woods, floodplains, and along streams and rivers.
Acer spicatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acer spicatum?
Acer spicatum
What is the family of Acer spicatum?
Sapindaceae
What is the common name of Acer spicatum?
Mountain Maple
Species in the Acer genus
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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