*Acer palmatum Thunberg ssp. palmatum . Section: Palmata. Common name: Japanese Maple. Phenology: Apr-May; Aug-Sep. Habitat: Suburban woodlands. Distribution: Native of e. Asia. Frequently planted in its numerous cultivars. Serviss & Serviss (2022) documented its naturalization in AR. It is also reported as escaped in the DC area (Shetler & Orli 2000).
Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia
Taxonomy Comments: Infraspecific taxa are recognized in its native area; only ssp. palmatum appears to be cultivated and escaped in e. North America.
Synonymy ⓘ: = POWO; = n/a — C, F, G, RAB, S, Tat; < Acer palmatum Thunb. — Can, FNA13, Il, K4, NE, NS, NY, Pa, Murray (1970)
Links to other floras: < Acer palmatum - FNA13
Heliophily ⓘ: 3
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native range: China, Korea & Japan