Acer Palmatum

Information

Japanese Maple Heritage Trees

Japanese Maple

FAMILY: SAPINDACEAE

About Japanese Maple at OSU's Landscape Plants site

Native to Japan, Korea, and China.
There are over 120 cultivars.
Can grow to 50’ but is usually smaller.
Species’ leaves are green and 7-lobed; cultivar leaves vary by color and shape. Fall color for species is red.
Seed wings spread about 150°. Seeds are small.
Common in Portland and used frequently by landscapers.

Tree #	Location	Dimensions	Photo and Notes
168	2367 NW Kearney St Private, Front Yard	28' Height 53' Spread 7.25' Circ.	This tree is on the north side of the lot, between NW 24th Ave and NW 23rd Ave. View full size image of Acer palmatum - Japanese Maple
241	3652 SE Alder St Private, Front Yard, Corner Lot	31' Height 50' Spread 8.8' Circ.	View full size image of Acer palmatum - Japanese Maple

Tree #

Location

Dimensions

Photo and Notes

168

Private, Front Yard

28' Height

53' Spread

7.25' Circ.

This tree is on the north side of the lot, between NW 24th Ave and NW 23rd Ave.