Acer pycnanthum

Acer pycnanthum

Also known as Acer rubrum var. pycnanthum

Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Japanese Maple · Rare Maple · Red Flowers · Wetland Maple · Deciduous Tree · Sapindaceae · Specimen Tree · Collector Plant · Japanese Native · Spring Interest

Japanese red maple (Acer pycnanthum) is a rare, moisture-loving maple native to wetland margins in Japan and Korea, displaying stunning red flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil and benefits from consistent watering, particularly during dry spells, as it is less drought tolerant than many other maples. This collector's tree is ideal for rain gardens, woodland edges, or as a specimen tree where its subtle seasonal beauty can be fully app