Maple—Acer spp.
Family Aceraceae (Maple family)
Plant identification
Maples are deciduous or evergreen shrubs
or trees and vary in size.
Optimum conditions for growth
Maples do best in cool climates and are not
well adapted to southern or desert climates. Maples grow
well in areas with full sun to partial shade. They require
deep, thorough irrigation and a ready moisture supply in
the root zone.

Maple leaf and flowers

Japanese maple
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