Japanese maple
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Japanese maple
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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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
Small, deciduous trees and shrubs, such as the contorted hazelnut or a lacy Japanese maple, live happily in containers for years and look lovely in springtime surrounded by crocus and then tulips.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2023
Q: We recently found a bald spot on our Japanese maple.
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
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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