Acer crataegifolium var. crataegifolium

Acer crataegifolium var. crataegifolium, commonly known as Hawthorn Maple, is a tree.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Acer crataegifolium var. crataegifolium 11.1 History 11.2 Acer crataegifolium var. crataegifolium in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

[edit] Taxonomy

The Hawthorn Maple is a variety in the genus Acer (maple) which contains 111 species and belongs to the family of the Aceraceae (Maple Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The trees grow to a height of approximately 10 meters and have a rounded to broadly spreading shape.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Acer crataegifolium var. crataegifolium is a decidious plant.The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are dark green.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are five-petaled and pale yellow. The plants bloom in May. The flowers are arranged in racemes.

The fruits are schizocarps.

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[edit] Distribution

Acer crataegifolium var. crataegifolium is native to Japan.

[edit] Cultivation

The Hawthorn Maple can withstand temperatures down to -23,3º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Acer crataegifolium var. crataegifolium

[edit] History

[edit] Acer crataegifolium var. crataegifolium in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Acer crataegifolium var. crataegifoliumfr:Acer crataegifolium var. crataegifolium