Japanese maple
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Japanese maple
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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“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
Q: Should I cut/prune a root from a Japanese maple that is beginning to lift a slab of my patio?
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 8, 2022
“The idea is to create rooms outside around the Japanese maple tree,” says Rill.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 1, 2021
So it seemed only fitting that we were back together on a Tuesday, here in the house with the Japanese maple out front.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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