Acer elegantulum can attain a height of approximately 15 meters, though it typically remains around 5 meters when cultivated. Its leaves are thin and lobed, featuring five sections, with the three middle lobes extending more than the outer ones. Initially, the foliage appears light purple, transitioning to green during the summer months and showcasing orange-red tones in the fall. This species thrives best in sheltered areas or when planted against a wall for protection.

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 elegantulum

Acer erianthum

Acer erythranthum

Acer fabri

Acer fabri f. rubrocarpum

Acer fenzelianum

Acer flabellatum

Acer flabellatum var. yunnanense

Acer forrestii is a spreading tree that can reach heights of up to 10 meters. Its branches have an arching form and are initially red, transitioning to green with distinctive white stripes as they mature. The wide, three-lobed leaves emerge with a reddish hue, shifting to a dark green during the summer months and displaying orange-red tones in the fall. In spring, the tree produces clusters of small flowers that are red and green, which are followed by two-winged fruit that is green and pink in color.

Acer forrestii

Acer forrestii 'Alice' is a deciduous tree that typically reaches heights of 8 to 10 meters. Its bark features a greenish hue with striations, and the young stems and petioles are marked by coral-red coloration. The leaves are shallowly lobed, ranging from 3 to 5 lobes; they exhibit a pinkish tint in early summer, transition to dark green, and ultimately display orange-red shades in the fall. In spring, the tree produces flowers that are either brownish-green or red.

Acer forrestii 'Alice'

Acer forrestii 'Inoense'

Acer forrestii 'Sirene'

Acer forrestii 'Sparkling'

Acer from Nepal

Acer fulvescens

Acer garrettii

Acer ginnala 'Compactum'

Acer ginnala Cut leaved form

Acer glabrum

Acer glabrum subsp. douglasii

Acer glabrum subsp. glabrum

Acer glabrum var. torreyi

Acer granatense is a deciduous, shrubby tree that typically reaches a height of around 10 meters. It features broad leaves that are 3 to 5 lobed, measuring approximately 10 cm in both length and width, and display a mid to dark green hue before transitioning to yellow in the fall. In spring, small yellow flowers appear in clusters, either before or alongside the emergence of new leaves. By autumn, these flowers give way to brown, winged fruits that have narrowly separated wings.

Acer granatense

Acer griseum is a compact, spreading deciduous tree notable for its distinctive, peeling, papery bark that is a rich chestnut-brown. Its leaves are composed of three leaflets, featuring a downy, pale underside, which transforms into vibrant shades of red and orange during the fall. The tree produces small flowers.

Acer griseum

Acer griseum 'Fertility'

Acer griseum 'Gold Bark'

Acer griseum 'Golden Lucky'

Acer griseum 'Nathalie'

Acer griseum 'Tilgates'

Acer grosseri is a compact, spreading tree that can reach heights of up to 10 meters. Its bark features distinctive white and grey-green stripes. The leaves are triangular with shallow lobes, measuring up to 7 centimeters in length, and transition to shades of orange or yellow in the fall. In spring, the tree produces small yellow-green flowers that hang in racemes.

Acer grosseri

Acer grosseri 'Leiden'

Acer grosseri var. hersii is a small deciduous tree characterized by its broad crown and distinctive green bark featuring white stripes. The leaves are broad-oval with three lobes, displaying shades of red or orange as autumn approaches. In spring, it produces green flowers arranged in long, drooping racemes.

Acer grosseri var. hersii

Acer heldreichii

Acer heldreichii subsp. visianii

Acer heldreichii var. macropterum is a deciduous tree that typically reaches heights of 10 to 15 meters. Its bark ranges from grey to pale brown, providing a subtle backdrop for its unique foliage. The leaves are deeply lobed, showcasing three distinct lobes, and measure approximately 15 cm in both length and width. In autumn, the foliage transitions to hues of yellow and brown. During spring, clusters of yellow flowers emerge, later giving way to substantial yellow-brown winged fruits that appear in the fall.

Acer heldreichii var. macropterum

Acer henryi

Acer heptaphlebium

Acer hyrcanum

Acer hyrcanum 'Alma Mater'

Acer hyrcanum subsp. reginae-amaliae

Acer hyrcanum subsp. stevenii

Acer hyrcanum subsp. tauricolum

Acer insulare

Acer japonicum is a deciduous shrub or small tree that typically reaches heights of 4 to 6 meters. It features rounded leaves with 7 to 11 lobes, which can grow up to 20 centimeters in length and turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow during the fall. In spring, as the foliage begins to unfurl, it produces clusters of red-purple flowers on long stalks, which are succeeded by brownish-red winged fruits.

Acer japonicum

Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' is a sizable, bushy deciduous shrub or small tree. Its foliage features rounded leaves with 7 to 11 prominent, deeply divided lobes that transform into vibrant crimson hues during the autumn months. In spring, red flowers emerge, pendulous beneath the branches.

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