Acer

The genus of maples comprises some 150 species indigenous to the entire northern zone of North America, Europe, and eastern Asia. The species present themselves with extraordinary variety in habits and shapes; along with dwarfs and gigantic trees, there is also a plethora of various habit types.

Though maples are not considered to be the most splendid flowering trees, their ornamental leaves, attractive autumn colours and elegant habit along with the ease of cultivation, their moderate needs, and low-maintenance make them popular among experts and plant lovers.

Acer - Overview

Indigenous wild varieties

A. campestre

A. platanoides

A. pseudoplatanus

Street trees

A. campestre

A. campestre 'Elsrijk'

A. negundo varieties

A. platanoides varieties

A. pseudoplatanus varieties

A. rubrum varieties

Round crowns

A. platanoides 'Globosum'

Shrub maples

A. campestre

A. ginnala

A. japonicum 'Aconitifolium'

A. palmatum varieties

A. shirasawanum 'Aureum'

Decorative maples

A. griseum

A. japonicum varieties

A. negundo varieties

A. palmatum varieties

A. pensylvanicum

A. platanoides 'Drummondii'

A. platanoides 'Faassen#s Black'

A. platanoides 'Schwedleri' etc.

A. rubrum varieties

A. rufinerve

A. saccharinum varieties

Maples with colourful leaves

a) red leaves or shoots

A. griseum

A. neglectum 'Annae'

A. palmatum varieties

A. platanoides 'Faassens#s Black'

A. platanoides 'Schwedleri'

b) yellow and white spots

A. negundo varieties

A. platanoides 'Drummondii'

A. shirasawanum 'Aureum'

Decorative bark

A. griseum

A. pensylvanicum

A. rufinerve