*Japanese maple
*Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’
JAPANESE MAPLE
Aceraceae
Asia
Location: map coordinates N-18 (north of Thomasson Building),
N 39°11'10'' W 75°32'38''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
JAPANESE MAPLE
Aceraceae
Asia
Location: map coordinates N-18 (north of Thomasson Building),
N 39°11'10'' W 75°32'38''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
- deciduous, small tree or shrub
- etymology: Acer is the classical name; Acer means sharp, probably from Roman spears with sharp tips, made from the wood of a maple species; palmatum = hand-like; ‘Atropurpureum’ = dark purple
- leaves opposite (as in all maples); palmately lobed, finely cut, toothed; striking red/purple especially in spring and autumn, hence cultivar name ‘Atropurpureum’
- monoecious (separate male and female flowers on the same plant); flowers small, reddish (sepals)
- fruit 2 joined samaras (winged achenes), bright red
- popular ornamental; slow-growing
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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