Japanese maple

noun

a small, graceful maple tree, Acer palmatum, of Korea and Japan, having small, purple flowers, the foliage turning bright red in autumn.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Japanese maple¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

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Example Sentences

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She was a master gardener, expert at transplanting Japanese maples, according to her neighbor, Patty Hall.

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After the Martinezes moved in, they received a letter from one of the original owners’ sons regarding the property’s Japanese maple trees.

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The cloaked trees have created a mysterious and striking effect across the city and its suburbs, with purple and green leaves of Japanese maples or elms barely visible behind translucent tulle.

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Finely cut leaves of Japanese maples dangled spangling drops.

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Arizona ash, Japanese maples and Washington hawthorn trees offer more color along this route.

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Japanese laurel Japanese mink

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