Japanese maple
noun
: a maple (Acer palmatum) of Japan, China, and Korea with purple flowers and usually deeply parted leaves that is widely cultivated as a shrub or small tree
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Photo : Pierre Galant Photography The home is built around granite boulders, towering pines and cedars, vibrant oaks, and elegant Japanese maples.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
Among these trees are century-old Japanese maples, ironwood trees, and horse chestnuts that would have otherwise been cut down.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
My sister’s Japanese maple is awash with brown curly leaves, even in February.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
These include: Fig tree Banana tree Japanese maple that are marginally hardy to your zone
Dormant Bulbs
Some bulbs will not survive a freeze.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
Among these trees are century-old Japanese maples, ironwood trees, and horse chestnuts that would have otherwise been cut down.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
My sister’s Japanese maple is awash with brown curly leaves, even in February.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
These include: Fig tree Banana tree Japanese maple that are marginally hardy to your zone
Dormant Bulbs
Some bulbs will not survive a freeze.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for Japanese maple
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“Japanese maple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Japanese%20maple. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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