Vascular Plants of North Carolina
Account for Japanese Maple - Acer palmatum   Thunberg
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DistributionThere are many collections from across the state, but only a small number are from non-planted trees or seedlings. No doubt our map lacks some records.

Native of eastern Asia. Widely cultivated in N.A.
AbundanceRare. Collections are from seedlings or older saplings; none are from adults.
HabitatYard weed, campus weed, disturbed woods.
Phenology
IdentificationReadily identified by the palmate leaves with 5-7 lobes, each taper-pointed and with small marginal teeth. A number of cultivars are grown, most often the one with red or dark red leaves.
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