Acer palmatum ssp. palmatum
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Rosidae Superordo: Rutanae Ordo: Sapindales |
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Acer palmatum ssp. palmatum (= Acer polymorphum, Acer septemlobum) is a tree.
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[edit] Naming
[edit] Taxonomy
Acer palmatum ssp. palmatum is a subspecies 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 have a rounded to broadly spreading shape.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Acer palmatum ssp. palmatum is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are mid green and palmately lobed with deeply lobed margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are five-petaled. The plants bloom in June. The flowers are arranged in corymbs.
The red fruits are schizocarps.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Acer palmatum ssp. palmatum is native to : garden origin.
[edit] Cultivation
Acer palmatum ssp. palmatum prefers a sunny to half shady site and 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 palmatum ssp. palmatum
[edit] History
[edit] Acer palmatum ssp. palmatum 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
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