Acer consists of deciduous trees or sizable shrubs featuring pairs of leaves that are frequently palmately lobed. These plants produce small flowers that give way to distinctive winged fruits. Numerous species display vibrant autumn foliage, while certain varieties also exhibit decorative stems.

Acer chapaense

Acer chienii

Acer cinerascens

Acer circinatum is a bushy small tree or large shrub characterized by its rounded leaves, which are divided into 7 to 9 lobes and display hues of red or orange in the fall. This species produces clusters of small purplish flowers, which are succeeded by red-winged fruits.

Acer circinatum

Acer circinatum 'Burgundy Jewel' is a low-growing, bushy deciduous tree that reaches a height of approximately 5 meters. Its leaves are nearly circular, featuring 7 to 9 lobes, and display a purple-red hue in spring that intensifies throughout summer. In the fall, the foliage transforms to vibrant shades of orange and scarlet. In spring, it produces ornamental flowers in clusters, showcasing both wine-red and white tones.

Acer circinatum 'Burgundy Jewel'

Acer circinatum 'Del's Dwarf'

Acer circinatum 'Gee’s Witch's Broom'

Acer circinatum 'Little Gem' is a small deciduous shrub or dwarf tree that typically reaches about 1 meter in height. It features a spreading growth habit, creating a mound of small, broadly rounded leaves with lobed edges. The foliage begins as pale green, occasionally accented by a pinkish border, maturing to a rich green throughout the summer months. In the fall, the leaves transition to vibrant shades of orange and red.

Acer circinatum 'Little Gem'

Acer circinatum 'Little Joe'

Acer circinatum 'Monroe'

Acer circinatum 'Pacific Fire' is a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub that typically reaches around 2 meters in height. Initially upright, it develops a spreading habit over time. The young stems are a vibrant red, while the leaves are lobed with 7 to 9 divisions. New growth emerges in orange, accented by red veins, transitioning to green as summer approaches, and then displaying golden-yellow hues in the fall, often with orange highlights when exposed to full sunlight. In spring, it produces clusters of purple and white flowers that add to its appeal.

Acer circinatum 'Pacific Fire'

Acer circinatum 'Sunglow' is a compact, deciduous tree that typically reaches around 2 meters in height. In spring, its small, rounded leaves showcase a blend of apricot and peach hues, which transition to a pale green with orange veining during the summer months. As autumn arrives, the foliage shifts to shades of plum-red, purple, and crimson. This variety produces hanging clusters of small flowers in purple and white during the spring, which are succeeded by brownish, winged fruits.

Acer circinatum 'Sunglow'

Acer circinatum 'Sunny Sister' is a small, upright deciduous tree, typically reaching around 2 meters tall. This cultivar is a sibling of 'Sunglow.' In spring, its shallow, 7-9 lobed leaves, measuring up to 13 centimeters, initially appear in apricot hues before transitioning to light green in summer, and finally turning vibrant yellow to orange in the fall. In early spring, it produces drooping clusters of wine-red and white flowers, which are succeeded by brown, winged fruits that develop in late summer.

Acer circinatum 'Sunny Sister'

Acer circinatum 'Vens Dwarf'

Acer circinatum 'Victoria'

Acer circinatum 'Whitney Broom'

Acer cissifolium is a compact, spreading tree that typically reaches heights of up to 8 meters and can extend 12 meters in width. Its foliage consists of three oval leaflets with coarse margins; young leaves exhibit a bronze hue before transitioning to a deep green as they mature. In the fall, the leaves display a range of red and yellow tones. During spring, small yellow flowers appear in racemes that can grow up to 10 centimeters long.

Acer cissifolium

Acer cordatum is a multi-stemmed evergreen tree that reaches heights of approximately 10 meters. It features smooth, grey bark and leathery, dark green leaves that are characterized by 2 to 3 lobes and measure between 6 to 8 cm in length, with a grey-green underside. In spring, the tree produces yellowish-green flowers, which are succeeded by brownish-yellow, winged fruits that appear in autumn.

Acer cordatum

Acer cordatum var. dimorphifolium

Acer coriaceifolium

Acer crataegifolium is a deciduous tree that typically reaches a height of around 10 meters. Its bark features a distinctive pattern of green and white streaks. The leaves are small, dark green, and often exhibit three lobes with serrated edges, transforming to orange shades in the fall. In spring, the tree produces clusters of small, pale yellow flowers arranged in upright racemes.

Acer crataegifolium

Acer crataegifolium 'Ittai-san-nishiki'

Acer crataegifolium 'Meuri-keade-no-fuiri' (v)

Acer crataegifolium 'Meuri-no-ōfu' (v)

Acer crataegifolium 'Veitchii' is a substantial shrub or a compact tree, reaching heights and widths of up to 10 meters. Its branches and bark feature green and white streaks. The leaves are small, pointed, and variegated, displaying a mix of dark green with white and pink patterns in the spring and summer, transitioning to pink and purple hues in the autumn. In spring, slender racemes produce pale yellow flowers.

Acer crataegifolium 'Veitchii' (v)

Acer davidii is a deciduous tree characterized by its gracefully arching branches and distinctive bark, which features green and white streaks. The leaves are typically ovate, either unlobed or shallowly lobed, reaching lengths of up to 15 cm and displaying a mid-green hue. In the fall, the foliage transforms to shades of orange and yellow, coinciding with the appearance of pink-brown fruit.

Acer davidii

Acer davidii 'Canton'

Acer davidii 'Cascade'

Acer davidii 'Chinese Temple'

Acer davidii 'Diamondback'

Acer davidii 'Ernest Wilson' is a deciduous tree that grows to a height of approximately 8 meters, exhibiting a more compact form than its species. Its branches gracefully arch, and the bark features distinctive green and white stripes. The leaves are pale green and transform to an orange hue in the fall. This variety produces catkin-like flowers that are pale yellow, which subsequently give way to pinkish-brown, winged fruits.

Acer davidii 'Ernest Wilson'

Acer davidii 'George Forrest' is a deciduous snakebark maple that forms a compact, rounded tree. Its distinctive green bark features prominent white stripes. The large, oval leaves emerge on vibrant scarlet petioles. In spring, it produces yellow flowers in hanging racemes, followed by appealing fruits that develop in the autumn.

Acer davidii 'George Forrest'

Acer davidii 'Hagelunie'

Acer davidii 'Hansu-suru' (v)

Acer davidii 'Karmen' is a deciduous tree that can reach a height of approximately 10 meters within two decades. It features bark with prominent white streaks and has narrow, tapered leaves that exhibit shallow lobes on young growth. Initially, the foliage appears in deep brown and bronze hues, transitioning to green during the summer, and ultimately displaying vibrant orange and yellow shades in the fall.

Acer davidii 'Karmen'

Acer davidii 'Madeline Spitta'

Acer davidii 'Purple Bark'

Acer davidii 'Robin Herbert' is a small deciduous tree, reaching heights of 8 to 10 meters. It features arching branches and distinctive bark patterned with green and white stripes. The tree showcases large, glossy dark green leaves that transition to orange-yellow shades in the fall. In spring, it produces pale yellow flowers in racemes, followed by pinkish-brown fruits. This cultivar is named in honor of a former president of the Royal Horticultural Society.

Acer davidii 'Robin Herbert'

Acer davidii 'Rosalie' is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 10 meters within two decades. Its young branches display a purple hue during the winter months, while the mature bark features an olive green coloration marked by prominent white streaks. The elongated, tapered leaves initially appear glossy dark red, transitioning to green as they mature and eventually showcasing a vibrant yellow in the autumn. In spring, the tree produces drooping clusters of small yellow-green flowers, which are succeeded by winged seeds.

Acer davidii 'Rosalie'

Acer davidii 'Sekka'

Acer davidii 'Tilgates'

This deciduous tree has an upright and spreading form, featuring distinctive green and white-striped bark. The leaves are ovate with shallow lobes, displaying a dark green color that takes on a bronze hue in spring and transitions to orange in the fall. It produces pale yellow flowers that give way to pinkish-brown fruit.

Acer davidii Viper ('Mindavi')

Acer davidii variegated (v)

Acer diabolicum

Acer diabolicum Purpurascens Group (M)

Acer discolor

Acer distylum is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of approximately 12 meters or more. Its foliage consists of large, broadly oval leaves that feature a heart-shaped base and serrated margins. In spring, the tree produces clusters of yellow-green flowers, which give way to winged fruits. In the autumn, the leaves transition to a vibrant amber yellow.

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