Acer japonicum

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Acer japonicum is a small deciduous tree growing to 5-10 m (rarely 15 m) tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm in diameter. In cultivation, it is often only a shrubby tree with multiple trunks joining at ground-level. In autumn, the leaves turn bright orange to dark red.

Similar plants:

• Acer palmatum (Japanese maple, Palmate maple, Smooth Japanese maple)
• Acer sp. (Red Maple, Soft Maple)
• Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree)
• Engelhardia spicata, Engelhardia aceriflora (Great Malay Beam, Mauwa)
• Pterospermum acerifolium (Dinnerplate Tree)