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Maple Tree Varieties - Their Distinct Features

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Maple Trees and Their Distinctions on Yards

Maple trees create royal landscapes that are evident in landscapes from politician George Bush, celebrity Paris Hilton and Businessman Donald Trump. These trees come in varied breeds and are truly a spectacle to watch. Their leafy like composition coupled with long and semi segmented branches create a majestic feel to any yard.

Acer cappadocicum (Cappadocian maple)
Native to Asia, this breed stretches its borders from Turkey to the Himalayas and into Southwestern China

Acer cappadocicum (Cappadocian maple)

These trees, originally from Asia, yield long flame like branches. They reach heights of 20 to 30 meters tall and form a broad crown like feature at the top.

Acer carpinifolium (Hornbeam Maple)

Native to Japan, Hornbeam Maple's have been deeply connected to mountainous, streamlike, wooded areas. These can grow between 10 and 15 meters tall.

Acer Macrophyllum

As a large deciduous tree, it can grow from 20 to 35 feet high. Native to North West America near the Pacific coast lines.

Acer Laevigatum

Native to India, China, Nepal an Vietnam, these plants grow in wet and rainy environments. It can grow from 10 to 15 meters high.

Acer Sempervirens

Native to Greece, Turkey and parts of southern Europe, these can grow up to 10 meters tall.

Acer Ginnala

Located within Eastern Asia from Mongolia to Japan. Height Ranges: 3 to 10 meters

Acer Rubrum

Large deciduous tree found in Eastern United States. 15 meters in height is the average.

Acer Palmatum

Known as the Japanese maple, these trees are highly sought after. Growth is generally set between 6 and 10 meters.

Acer Grandidentatum

Originated in scattered locations across western United States, from Wyoming to Southern New Mexico. Reach 10 to 15 meters in height.

Acer Platanoides

Originating between Europe and south west Asia, these can grow from 20 to 30 meters tall.

Acer Palmatum

Known throughout parts of Japan and Korea, these can grow between 6 and 10 meters high.

How to Identify a Maple Tree

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