Amur maples are tiny trees of the Acer genus, growing as multi-stem shrubs or small trees with thick, spherical crowns.
This tree has big leaves, as its name implies. It possesses the largest maple leaves, including five-lobed, palm-shaped ones over 12 inches broad.
The hedge maple thrives in dry, acidic, alkaline, or salty soils, shaded areas, and ozone-deficient conditions, making it a superb urban garden plant.
Many plant species in a genus seem same, but hornbeam maple is an exception. The leaves are unlike maple leaves.
Japanese maples are common in bonsai and gardens. There are thousands of varieties with green or red leaves of various forms and textures.
Norway maple or European maple, this popular species was transported to North America from Europe in the 18th century.
Paperbark maples are popular landscaping trees because their cinnamon or reddish-brown bark slips off the trunk even when young.
In many seasons, the red maple lives true to its name. crimson spring buds become crimson samaras on reddish twigs. Fall brings reds to trees.