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 japonicum 'Ao-jutan'

Acer japonicum 'Attaryi' is a robust, upright deciduous shrub that can grow up to 12 meters tall. Its foliage consists of large, 7 to 9 lobed leaves that are finely dissected and deep green, with division extending nearly to the base of each leaf. In the fall, the leaves transform into vivid shades of purple-scarlet and flame-red. During spring, the tree produces small, purple-red flowers in subtle clusters, which are succeeded by winged fruits that are tinged with red.

Acer japonicum 'Attaryi'

Acer japonicum 'Charlotte-Helene'

Acer japonicum 'Emmit's Pumpkins'

Acer japonicum 'Fairy Lights' is a compact, deciduous shrub or small tree, reaching approximately 1.8 meters in height with a broad, spreading canopy. The foliage consists of finely divided leaves that start as green in the spring, transforming into vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows as autumn arrives. In spring, it may produce small red flowers, which can give way to winged fruits in the fall.

Acer japonicum 'Fairy Lights'

Acer japonicum 'Green Cascade' is a deciduous large shrub or small tree characterized by its graceful, weeping form. The foliage consists of deeply lobed leaves, typically 9 to 11 lobes, which can reach up to 10 cm in length and display a vibrant green throughout the growing season. In the fall, these leaves transform into a palette of red, orange, and yellow hues. During spring, as the leaves begin to unfurl, clusters of red-purple flowers appear on long stalks, eventually giving way to brownish-red, winged fruits.

Acer japonicum 'Green Cascade'

Acer japonicum 'Indian Summer'

Acer japonicum 'Itaya-momiji'

Acer japonicum 'Kalmthout'

Acer japonicum 'King's Copse' is a compact, deciduous tree that grows to approximately 2 meters in height, developing a rounded form with gracefully arching branches. Its deeply lobed leaves are a vibrant green, accented by striking red petioles. In the fall, the foliage transforms into shades of orange-red. In early spring, before the leaves fully emerge, clusters of red flowers with yellow anthers appear, hanging delicately, and are soon followed by winged fruits that are tinged with red.

Acer japonicum 'King's Copse'

Acer japonicum 'Kujaku-bato'

Acer japonicum 'Kujaku-nishiki' (v)

Acer japonicum 'Ruby'

Acer japonicum 'Takinogawa'

Acer japonicum 'Viride'

Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium Aureum'

Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium' is a sizable, bushy deciduous shrub or small tree. It features broad, rounded leaves that are divided into 9 to 11 lobes, showcasing vivid purple, crimson, and orange hues in the fall. Clusters of red flowers emerge beneath its branches, adding seasonal interest.

Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium'

Acer japonicum 'Ō-isami' is a deciduous tree that typically reaches a height of 7 to 8 meters. It features robust, thick branches and twigs, supporting leaves that are 9 to 11 lobed and can grow up to 20 centimeters wide, characterized by tapered tips and deep notches. The young foliage emerges in a light yellow-green hue, transitioning to a deep green as the season progresses. In the fall, the leaves transform into vibrant shades of red, yellow, and scarlet. During spring, it produces subtle red-purple flowers, which may give way to winged, red fruits.

Acer japonicum 'Ō-isami'

Acer japonicum 'Ō-taki'

Acer japonicum Thunb. var. lacinatum

Acer kansuense

Acer komarovii

Acer kungshanense

Acer kweilinensis

Acer laevigatum

Acer laevigatum 'Tilgates'

Acer laevigatum var. reticulatum

Acer laevigatum var. salweenense

Acer lanceolatum

Acer laurinum is a sizable tropical evergreen that can reach heights of around 30 meters in its native habitat. In British gardens, however, it typically develops into a smaller tree or a large shrub, thriving best in the mildest regions. The young foliage showcases a coppery-red hue that transitions to a glossy green as it matures, with leaves measuring up to 17 centimeters long and featuring a silvery-grey underside. From mid-summer to early autumn, this tree produces yellowish flowers, which are succeeded by winged fruits that take on a yellow-brown color and persist until early winter.

Acer laurinum

Acer laxiflorum is a deciduous tree that typically grows to a height of 8-10 meters, displaying a rounded, spreading form. Its bark features an interesting pattern of green and white streaks. The dark green leaves are leathery and attached to red petioles, transitioning to orange hues in the autumn. In spring, the tree produces slender racemes of brownish-green flowers. This species is not commonly found in cultivation.

Acer laxiflorum

Acer laxiflorum var. longilobum

Acer lobelii 'De Oirsprong'

Acer lobelii ambig.

Acer longipes

Acer longipes 'Gold Coin'

Acer longipes subsp. firmianioides

Acer longipes subsp. longipes

Acer macrophyllum is a substantial tree characterized by its rounded canopy and large, deeply-lobed leaves that can measure up to 30 cm in diameter. In the fall, these leaves transition to vibrant shades of orange and yellow. In spring, the tree produces small, fragrant yellowish-green flowers arranged in pendulous clusters measuring between 10 and 20 cm. These blossoms are succeeded by distinctive, bristly, winged fruits.

Acer macrophyllum

Acer macrophyllum 'Kimballiae'

Acer macrophyllum 'Seattle Sentinel'

Acer macrophyllum 'Variegatum' (v)

Acer mandshuricum is a deciduous shrub or small tree that typically reaches heights of 6 to 7 meters. It features broad, green leaves with a lighter underside, each leaf made up of three leaflets. The young foliage has a rusty-red hue and is borne on red stems, transitioning to a vibrant red in the fall. In spring, the plant produces subtle greenish-yellow flowers, which can give way to winged, purple-brown fruits.

Acer mandshuricum

Acer maximowiczianum is a deciduous tree that typically reaches heights of around 12 meters. It features a rounded canopy and distinctive leaves made up of three leaflets, each measuring up to 12 centimeters in length. The foliage is dark green on the upper side and lighter underneath, exhibiting a felted texture. In autumn, the leaves transform, displaying a spectrum of colors from pale yellow and pink to orange and deep red, with the vibrant hues persisting until late in the season. In spring, clusters of small yellow flowers appear, which are subsequently followed by brown, winged fruits. This species is uncommon in cultivation.

Acer maximowiczianum

Acer maximowiczianum morifolium

Acer maximowiczii

Acer metcalfii is a modest deciduous tree that typically reaches a height of around 4 meters. Its bark is smooth and green, featuring pale white stripes. The leaves are dark green, three-lobed, and borne on red stalks, transitioning to yellow during the fall. In spring, the tree produces greenish-yellow flowers, which are succeeded by greenish-brown winged fruits.

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