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

Example Sentences

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

The Japanese maple at the entry is now towering, alongside enduring bamboo.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2022

Q: I have a 5.5-foot-tall Japanese maple that has never been shaped or trimmed.

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

I walked past the mountain laurels and the Japanese maple, up the bluestone steps of Morrie’s house.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom