Japanese maple

American  

noun

1. a small, graceful maple tree, Acer palmatum, of Korea and Japan, having small, purple flowers, the foliage turning bright red in autumn.

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Etymology

Origin of Japanese maple

First recorded in 1895–1900

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Japanese maple

“I then noticed the decades-old Japanese maple trees—as if perfectly managed and manicured by nature. They were so different than anything I remembered from growing up in the city.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

After the Martinezes moved in, they received a letter from one of the original owners’ sons regarding the property’s Japanese maple trees.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2024

A: As a gardener who has killed a Japanese maple, I recommend that you consult a professional to take out the dead branch and see what they suggest for care.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2022

“The idea is to create rooms outside around the Japanese maple tree,” says Rill.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 1, 2021

The palm divides the kitchen from the living room, which has a sleek black couch and a small Japanese maple in the corner.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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