Sapindaceae FAMILY

Acer maximowiczianum

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

3/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Acer maximowiczianum is a deciduous tree with a round-topped crown; it can grow 12 - 15 metres tall, occasionally reaching 25 metres. The bole can be 30 - 45cm in diameter, exceptionally to 70cm. The tree is usually smaller in cultivation, becoming a small bushy tree or vase-shaped shrub[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. , 275 Title Flora of Japan Publication Author Website http://www.foj.info Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line version of the flora - an excellent resource. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for use as a medicine. It is grown as an ornamental in gardens.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - eastern China (Anhui, Hubei, Jiangxi, Zhejiang), central and southern Japan

HabitatDeciduous forests; at elevations from 500 - 1,500 metres[ 275 Title Flora of Japan Publication Author Website http://www.foj.info Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line version of the flora - an excellent resource. ].