Yama-momiji

Acer palmatum var. matsumurae

Flower name
Yama-momiji
Scientific name
Acer palmatum var. matsumurae
Alias
Place of originJapan
Place of floweringGarden, Botanical Gardens, Low mountains, Cemetery & Temple, Park, Bonsai, Ornamental plants
Flowering seasonMay

What is Yama-momiji

Yama-momiji or Japanese Maple(Scientific name: Acer palmatum var.matsumurae) is a deciduous broad-leaved small shrub that is native to Japan and is a variant of the maple genus "Acer palmatum" (scientific name: Acer palmatum). It grows naturally in snowy areas on the sea of Japan side of Hokkaido to Honshu. The flowering period is May. The leaf edge is a double saw blade, which can be distinguished from a single saw blade. Japanese maple is also a saw blade, but the leaf shape is more crisp. The wings of Japanese maple are boomerang-shaped, and the fruits are attached under the leaves.
Acer Ornatum(Scientific name: Acer palmatum var. matsumurae cv. Ornatum).

Common name: Yama-momiji or Japanese Maple, Scientific name: Acer palmatum var. Matsumurae, Tree height: ５－10 m, Tree width: 3 m , Leaf length: 5 cm, Leaf edge: Double sawtooth, Flowering period: May, Flower diameter: 0.5-0.6 cm, Autumn leaves: October, Flower color: Magenta, Foliage season: Anniversary, Use: Garden, potted plant, Japanese style garden.