Acer maximowiczianum

Acer maximowiczianum (= Acer nikoense), commonly known as Nikko 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 maximowiczianum 11.1 History 11.2 Acer maximowiczianum 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

Acer maximowiczianum was described in 1867 by Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Nikko Maple is a species 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 12 meters and have a rounded to broadly spreading shape. They grow at a slow rate.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Acer maximowiczianum is a decidious plant with three-palmate leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are dark green and elliptic. The foliage colour in autumn is brilliant red.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

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

The fruits are schizocarps.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Acer maximowiczianum is native to Japan and central China.

[edit] Cultivation

The Nikko 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 maximowiczianum

[edit] History

[edit] Acer maximowiczianum 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 maximowiczianumfr:Acer maximowiczianum