Jesse Saylor
Family
Aceraceae
Botanical Name
Acer
Plant Common Name
Maple
General Description
The genus Acer is comprised of approximately 125 species of primarily deciduous trees and large shrubs, and literally thousands of hybrids and cultivated varieties. These have a broad native distribution and can be found throughout North America, Europe, Africa and Asia.
As a genus, maples may be characterized by opposite leaf arrangement, palmate or three-parted leaves and helicopter-like fruits called samaras. Maple sizes and habits are highly variable, and cultural requirements and uses are dependent on the species or variety.
In Latin, the name "Acer" means sharp, referring to their often pointed leaf apices, or tips.
Characteristics
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Plant Type
Tree
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Native To
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Insignificant
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Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Chartreuse
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Lime Green, Brown, Sandy Brown
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
