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

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

A sprinkling of sheer tulle gowns with Japanese maple leaves were the exception that proved the rule in this overall tasteful collection, which used humor and design quirks to keep energy levels up.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2022

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

From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2021

But for the most part, these traces were obliterated, with the hedges running wild and native trees—slippery elm and tamarack—outnumbering the quince and Japanese maple.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt