japanese maple
Noun: 1. A small ornamental tree native to Japan and Korea, known for its deeply lobed or incised leaves that often turn bright red in autumn. * This definition refers to the specific plant species (Acer palmatum) cultivated for its decorative beauty in gardens and landscapes.
The term "Japanese maple" is used as a countable noun to refer to the tree itself. It is most commonly used in horticultural, gardening, and general descriptive contexts. * As a subject: The Japanese maple in our garden is stunning this fall. * As an object: We planted a beautiful Japanese maple last spring. * With a determiner (a, the, this, my): I love the delicate leaves of this Japanese maple.
- The vibrant foliage of the Japanese maple provides spectacular autumn color.
- Many gardeners consider the Japanese maple a prized specimen tree.
- This particular variety of Japanese maple has finely dissected, lace-like leaves.
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe other nouns related to this tree.
- Japanese maple cultivar, Japanese maple bonsai, Japanese maple leaf.
- Full Binomial Name: . This is the scientific Latin name used for precise botanical identification.
- Common Variant Names: While "Japanese maple" is the standard common name, specific cultivated varieties have names like 'Bloodgood', 'Dissectum', or 'Sango Kaku'.
- Ornamental maple
- (scientific name)
"Japanese maple" has a very specific botanical meaning. It does not refer to all maple trees from Japan, but specifically to the species Acer palmatum and its numerous cultivated varieties known for their ornamental form and foliage.
- leaves deeply incised and bright red in autumn; Japan
- ornamental shrub or small tree of Japan and Korea with deeply incised leaves; cultivated in many varieties