How to call a maple leaf. Norway maple: biological features. What are you, maple?

Bearded maple (Acer barbinerve)  - a dense multi-trunk shrub with a height of 4-5 m, with a diameter of 4-5 m. On the bottom side of 3-5 lobed leaves in places of branching of the veins there are small beards from hairs that create pubescence. On the fruit-lionfish visible characteristic ribs.
  Bearded maple - photophilous and frost-resistant, easily tolerates pruning.

Maple Ginnala

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(Acer palmatum)  - this can be said, the quintessence and embodiment of autumn. His summer green foliage in October turns into fiery scarlet.
  CONDITIONS OF GROWTH: fertile soil without the slightest admixture of limestone, a large amount of organic matter; absolutely protected from the wind plot, light penumbra.
Height:  up to 12 m
Type of: deciduous treethrowing leaves for the winter
Area:  Japan, Korea, East China
Places of growth:  deciduous forests on the hills and mountain slopes of the temperate zone
People grow this small tree mainly for the amazing beauty of its foliage. Already more than 400 cultivars (varieties) of maple are obtained, and in the garden catalogs of different countries of the world, all new varieties are described each year. Cultivars vary greatly in size, shape of the crown and leaves, and also in the spring and autumn color of the foliage. Japanese gardeners bred a large number of varieties of this tree for many centuries before in the 1820s. it got to Europe. This maple received its specific name (“palm-shaped”) for the fact that its five- or seven-leaf leaves strongly resemble the shape of a human palm. Many varieties of wood have leaves with jagged edges, and their blades can be divided into smaller lobules. Some cultivars of the palm maple are propagated by grafting.

Maple Yellow

Maple Yellow, or birch maple (Acer ukurunduense)  - a small bush tree, 5–7 m high and crown diameter up to 4 m, with soft peeling yellowish-gray bark.
  The five-lobed leaves are covered with reddish hairs from below. It blooms after blooming leaves, from the second half of May to mid-June. Inflorescences - dense brush up to 15 cm long, which can be up to 120 flowers. The flowering time is the most spectacular.
  This is a slowly growing tree.
  Shady enough, looks good in single and group plantings.

Green maple

Spicy Maple

Spicy Maple, or mountain (Acer spicatum)  - a tree up to 10 m tall with a beautiful spreading crown with a diameter of 5 m can grow in partial shade. In the period of flowering is very decorative due to openwork inflorescences, and in the fall - bright foliage pinkish tones.
  From this type of maple it is possible to create elegant, freely growing groups, high uncut hedges, suitable for soliter plantings.

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False Bebels Maple

False Bebels Maple  - tree up to 8 m high, with crown diameter up to 5 m, growing in the south of Primorsky Krai, in Korea and Northeast China.
  The tree is elegantly in spring, when bright pinkish-red scales of leaf buds have not fallen yet, just which the young leaves have just released are not light. Thanks to the elegant shape of the rounded lobed leaves, the crown looks light and tracery.
  In the fall, the foliage becomes fiery-red, and those that remained on the tree, having withered, are preserved almost all winter in young trees.
  Shade-tolerant view.

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Norway maple (platanovidny) 5

Sugar Maple

Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
Height:  up to 37 m
Type of:  deciduous tree shedding leaves for the winter
Area:  eastern and central usa southeast canada
Places of growth:  temperate deciduous forests (mainly on hills and plains with light, well-drained soil)
  In North America, sugar maple is one of the most popular trees. His leaf became the national symbol of Canada. And the autumn riot of colors of sugar maples in the hills of New England glorified this corner of the United States to the whole world. Sugar Maple is the source of the most popular sweetener in North America - maple syrup, as well as valuable wood.
  The hills of New England, covered with sugar maples, are especially beautiful in October. At this time, the foliage of trees strikes the eye with a variety of shades - from golden-lemon to burgundy.

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Tatar maple

Tatar maple (Acer tataricum)
  Deciduous tree or large shrub 5-10 m tall. The leaves are simple, whole or 3-lobed, (6-10) x (2.5-7) cm. Natural range: Europe, Asia Minor.
  In Novosibirsk (CSBG): a tree or large shrub at 17-30 years old 4-6 (9) m tall. Fruits in 5-6 years. Winter hardiness 1 (2).
  Prefers well-hydrated rich soils, but tolerates poor, while reducing the growth rate. Salt tolerant. Shade-tolerant Gas-resistant
  Particularly decorative during periods of fruiting (lionfish pink-red), as well as the shape of the leaves and their autumn color (yellow, less often pink). At the same time, individual trees retain the ability to be painted in autumn in different colors (from brown to fiery red). In all plant species, the autumn coloring of the leaves largely depends on the course of air temperatures. With early strong autumn frosts, leaves die and lose their ability to stain.
  From 20 years old begins to age, and requires periodic removal of sushi. Dies with 30 years. capricious in relation to the Russian winters. In natural conditions, this is not a large tree, but in culture it reaches 8–10 m in height. The branches are reddish ashen. The bark is gray, smooth, does not crack.
  THE PERIOD OF THE GREATEST DECORATIVITY: October-November.
  GROWTH CONDITIONS: any medium fertile soil; sun or light penumbra.

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  or american (Acer negundo)
  The deciduous tree widespread in culture, growing in the central regions of North America.
  It reaches 15-20 m in height, having a wide, spreading crown when free-standing. Young branches are olive-green, sometimes purple, smooth, with a bluish bloom. The bark of old trees is brown-brown, with longitudinal cracks. Its complex, pinnate leaves of 3-5 leaves, up to 10 cm long, resembling the appearance of ash leaves, are very unusual, for which this maple received a specific name. The leaves are pointed, coarse-toothed, sometimes lobed, bright green above, lighter below, slightly pubescent. Leaves on long petioles, up to 8 cm. Flowers appear before the leaves unfold; male with reddish anthers, in hanging beams, female - greenish, in racemes. It blooms very early, for 10-15 days.
  In his youth, he grows very quickly, which served as the basis for his widespread use in gardening. It is frost-resistant to -40 degrees, but frost resistance varies greatly depending on the age of the plant and the origin of the seeds from which it is grown. It is photophilous, undemanding to soils, prefers well-hydrated and drained. Well endures urban conditions. Short-lived, lives no more than 80-100 years, in street plantings no more than 30 years. Very brittle. Gives abundant self-seeding, which often violates the regularity of planting, germinating in the wrong place.

It belongs to the maple genus and can also be called maple platanovidnym or maple platanolist. It can grow in height up to 30 meters and has a dense rounded-wide crown. It has large, up to 18 centimeters in diameter leaves with five lobes, which end in sharp lobes. The leaves are attached to the branches with the help of long cuttings. They usually have a light green color, but with the onset of autumn can take on different colors: red, brown, burgundy and other shades.

The Norway maple blossom begins in May before the leaves bloom and continues to bloom for 10 days. By the time the flowering stops, maple can also complete the process of leaf appearance. Norway maple belongs to dioecious plants, and therefore male and female flowers are on different trees. It bears its fruit annually and abundantly. Ripening of seeds occurs in August-September and can remain on the tree until the spring. Fruiting begins only in the seventeenth year of life.

Reproduction of maple maple occurs seed, grafts and young shoots formed in the area of ​​the root system. Very rapidly growing in the first three years after landing. It quickly takes root during transplantation, easily tolerates frosty winters, is resistant to wind, and feels very good in the shade. Does not take root on stony soils and salt marshes, prefers moisture-containing fertile land.

It feels good in urban conditions, and therefore in Russia is the main breed of tree for landscaping streets and creating a park economy. It is planted as individual specimens, and in groups in the form of whole alleys. Norway maple can be found in deciduous and mixed forests, almost throughout Europe, in the North Caucasus and on the southern borders of the taiga.

In this maple of the outlying list there are several varieties that differ from each other in the type of crown, their height, color and shape of leaves, and other features.

This is not a big tree with a height of about 6 meters and having a spherical dense crown that does not require pruning. It grows slowly, frost, wind and shade-resistant. It grows in wet and fertile soils. Little affected by pests and diseases. It grows well and develops favorably with constant feeding. Very well suited for landscaping streets and sites around residential buildings.

This deciduous tree reaches a height of 12 meters with a wide pyramidal tight crown. Differ in the presence of the trunk with dark gray bark. It has large leaves with 5-7 lobes of bright red color with a transition to a brilliant burgundy, and with the onset of autumn, the colors grow dull. Simultaneously with the appearance of the leaves begins to bloom in the smallest yellow flowers. This type of maple tolerates shading well, but prefers places where there is enough light. Does not like a lot of moisture and does not tolerate its lack. Enjoys great fame among amateur gardeners, thanks to its decorative crown. It tolerates urban conditions. The main pest for this moment is powdery mildew. Reproduces maple grafting.

It has an oval dense crown. It grows in height up to 20 meters. Finger-shaped green leaves with a white rim, when disclosing become the color of strawberries, and by autumn the leaves turn yellow. Young shoots are bright golden-green hue. Blooms with yellow-green, rounded, flat-shaped flowers. Drummond Maple grows well and develops on moist, fertile soils. Sometimes leaves appear on the branches without edging. Such leaves must be removed immediately, and if there are many of them on a branch, the entire branch is completely removed. In addition, the pruning of maple is usually done after the final blooming of the leaves, because in this period the wounds heal quickly and the tree loses a small proportion of the sap.

The leaves begin to fall off in mid-September. Propagated mainly by vaccinations. Used for the formation of living obstacles, the formation of alleys and design parks and squares. Magnificent krone and multi-colored coloring of leaves and define its decorative value.

It has an unusual leaf color, dense crown and can grow to a height of up to 20 meters. The leaves, almost black, retain their color throughout the season, and by the fall they take on a purple hue. Yellow-orange inflorescences create a certain contrast against the background of blooming leaves, which makes Crimson King Maple very attractive. It grows very quickly and does not mind growing on any soil; it feels good in the illuminated and semi-dark areas. Attached to garden plots  originality and sophistication.

Use of Norway Maple Bark and Leaves

In folk medical science, leaves and bark are very widely exploited. In case of diarrhea, brews are made into broths and taken orally; besides, the bark has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial action. The leaves are able to remove the heat, strengthen the tone of the body. Maple leaves are also made decoctions that help with diseases of the bladder. Norway maple can be safely attributed to the plant honey plants. One hectare of Norway maple stands can produce up to 200 kg of light honey, with excellent taste. Honey helps to improve immunity, soothes the nervous system, has antiviral and antibacterial properties.

In the near past, its leaves were used as a dye for wool. Various furniture, souvenirs and crafts are made of maple wood. They are planted with whole parks, alleys and gardens.

Maple, which everyone knows.

The most common species of maple growing in our country is norway maple (Ac platanoides) , - unlike many others, it occurs not in mountainous, but in lowland forests. Its appearance and characteristic leaves are well known to all people, even those far from dendrology. This tree is up to 30 m tall with an ovoid, free-flowing tent-like dense crown.

Varietal variety of Norway maple is so large that, using only it, you can create interesting woody compositions. There are color forms, varieties with a modified growth form and leaf blade. Maples with unusual leaf color, such as purple, like the varieties "Royal Red", "Crimson King", "Deborah", "Schwedleri", or with a white stripe along the edge of the leaf blade, like in "Drummondii", look especially impressive. The decorative forms "Columnare" and "Globosum" attract the attention of crowns - columnar and spherical, which makes them a bright accent in the compositions. They are also good in joint and private landing.

Types of Maples: High and Majestic

Among the maples there are very large representatives. One of them - maple majestic, or velvety maple (Acer velutinum) growing in eastern Transcaucasia and the mountains of Northern Iran. 50 m high, it looks like a real giant, besides its trunk diameter reaches 1.2 m. Particularly impressive this maple looks during fruiting, when it is decorated with large hanging fruitful panicles carrying up to 60 barnes. A truly majestic sight.

Slightly smaller has loch maple, or sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) , - a typical representative of the mountain forests of the south-western part of Ukraine and the Caucasus. The tree is up to 40 m in height and up to 2 m in diameter with dark gray bark exfoliated by plates that expose the bright young bark. Especially beautiful when free standing, forms a thick marquee crown. In the decorative gardening most often use various forms of maple loxalwood. The variety "Purpurea" has a two-color leaf color, on top they are dark green, on the bottom are purple. Young leaves of the variety "Leopoldii" are covered with yellowish-pink spots, adults - variegated, with uneven, light green or cream spots.

No less monumental North American silver maple (Acer saccharinum) reaching a height of 40 m with a trunk up to 1.5 m in diameter.

A characteristic feature of this species is the deeply dissected five-lobed leaves on long petioles. From above, they are light green, from below - silvery-white, hence the specific name. In the autumn, this maple stands out with light yellow foliage. Looks great on the banks of reservoirs, in the alleys and group plantings, but it should be remembered that its branches often break off from the stuck snow and strong gusts of wind. The decorative variety "Wieri" is notable for its graceful carved foliage and picturesque crown with long, hanging shoots.

Far Eastern Maples

Maples are believed to be the face of the Far East. There they live in the mountains and along the river valleys. They differ in their appearance from European and North American species, which has recently been appreciated by landscape designers, who use them very actively. In addition, the cultivation of most of the Far Eastern maples in middle lane  Russia is not a particular problem, with the exception of some species. In the Central Russian landscape, they look like real exotics, which by their appearance are able to decorate any composition.

Widely known in culture river maple (Acer ginnala)   differs in high frost resistance and unpretentiousness. Growing up to 6 m in height, it is quite suitable for creating hedges and single landings. In the fall, its three-lobed leaves acquire a crimson-red color, saturating the landscape with bright colors.

In the mountainous mixed and coniferous forests of the Far East grows green maple (Acer tegmentosum) whose trunk is decorated with smooth green bark with longitudinal white stripes. With such an unusual bark, maple always stands out against other plants.

Enumerating the Far Eastern species, it is impossible not to mention the common in this region. small leaf maple (Acer mono) . This tree is up to 15 m high with a low crown. The leaves are similar to the leaves of Norway maple, but 2 to 3 times smaller. In autumn, they are painted in bright yellow and red tones. Planting of small-leaved maple effectively reduces urban noise.

If we talk about the beauty of the leaves, then, of course, first of all it is worth mentioning palm maple or fan maple (Acer palmatum) , without which no garden in Japan can do. Its laced dissected leaves in autumn acquire bright picturesque colors. Unfortunately, this species is quite thermophilic and in central Russia frosts to the level of snow cover. Therefore, to create a stylized Japanese garden in our climate, the best substitute will be no less spectacular. manchurian maple (Acer mandschuricum) and False beagle maple (Acer pseudosieboldianum) .

North American Maple Species

A large number of maples grows on the North American continent. Many of them have long settled in Russia, acquiring a second homeland, and yellow leaf maple (Acer negundo) so naturalized in our open spaces, that sometimes behaves like a weed. Now it is difficult to imagine that this plant was previously grown in greenhouses as a valuable exotic. At present, the maple is a broadleaf widespread in culture. First of all, due to rapid growth, frost resistance and low soil requirements. However, its fragility and low decorative qualities make it necessary to apply this species as a temporary breed with others - slowly growing, but more decorative. There are a number of interesting color forms of this maple, which are widely used in landscaping: Aureovariegatum, Variegatum, Flamingo, Odessanum.

Growing in river valleys and marshes red maple (Acer rubrum)   perfectly tolerates excessive moisture and stagnation of water, moreover, it is not picky about the soil. Received its specific name for the red female flowers and orange-red leaf color in the fall. Its decorative forms - "Red Sunset" and "Scanlon" are characterized by a pyramidal crown shape and dark red leaves in autumn.

Very beautiful smooth green bark with white longitudinal stripes attracts attention pennsylvania Maple (Acer pensylvanicum) . Its large three-lobed leaves in autumn turn a rich yellow. The flowering and fruiting of this maple looks spectacular: the flowers, and then the fruits are collected in long, hanging brushes.

Bush Maples

Among the maples there are shrub species that fit well into small gardens.

They also tolerate a haircut, so they are very dense and spectacular hedges. Such maples include - in addition to the above-mentioned maple of the riverine and maple false-Ziebolda - also bearded maple, curled maple, Tartar maple.

Bearded maple (Acer barbinerve) very beautiful during flowering, in the fall it can boast of dark yellow or orange leaves, and in winter its young shoots with purple-red bark stand out against the background of white snow. It is perfectly formed and shorn.

The North American is very decorative throughout the growing season.

Where else are maples used?

Many species of maple have valuable wood, which is used in the furniture industry, for the manufacture of sports equipment and musical, particularly stringed, instruments.

Maple sap contains a lot of sugar, especially in species found in North America, such as sugar maple (Acer saccharum). In Canada, the sap of this maple is used to produce maple sugar, and its leaf is the national symbol of the country. A stylized image of a carved leaf of sugar maple is emblazoned on the jackets of Canadian hockey players and on the national flag of Canada.

Types of Maples: photo and description

1. Grapple maple (Acer carpinifolium)   H = 10 m

Deciduous tree growing in the mountain forests of Japan. The leaves are bright green, very similar to the leaves of the hornbeam, in autumn - yellowish-brown. Green-yellow flowers appear simultaneously blooming leaves. Relatively frost-resistant, in central Russia it grows with light cover or in places well protected from the wind. This rare species will bring special joy to collectors.

2. River maple (Acer ginnala)   H = 8m

A large shrub with a crown-shaped crown, grows along the banks of rivers and streams, hence the specific name. Three-lobed leaves with an elongated middle lobe, dark green, shiny, in the fall - crimson-red. The flowers are yellowish, fragrant, collected in multi-flower panicles, appear after full blooming of the leaves. Grows rapidly, winter-hardy, gives abundant growth.

3. False fibold maple (Acer pseudosieboldianum)   H = 8 m

Slender tree with a thick, crown marquee. During flowering large, yellowish-white flowers with purple sepals appear. Racemes with pubescent axes. The leaves are bright green, rounded, palmate-dissected to half of the leaf plate, painted in red and pink tones in autumn. The fruit of the lionfish at the beginning of ripening pinkish-red, then yellowish-brown.

4. Manchu Maple (Acer mandshurirum)   H = 20 m

Deciduous tree with a highly raised, round, openwork crown. The leaves are graceful, trifoliate on long reddish petioles, in the fall acquire purple-red tones. Inflorescences are yellowish-green, racemose, consisting of large flowers. Flowering short, 10 to 12 days. It is an excellent honey plant. Poses urban conditions and formative pruning.

5. Falcon maple (Acer pseudoplatanus)   H = 40 m

A tall tree with a well-formed trunk, especially beautiful when free-standing, forms a dense tent-shaped crown. The trunk is covered with ash-gray bark, exfoliated by large plates. Narrow, many-flowered inflorescences up to 16 cm long look spectacular against the background of blooming leaves. Leaves 3-5 lobed, dark green above, bottom glaucous or whitish.

6. Maple pennsylvania (Acer pensylvanirum)   H = 12 m

A tree with a thick crown, the trunk is covered with dark green bark with longitudinal light stripes. The leaves are large, obovate with three shallow lobes; in autumn they are painted in pure yellow tones. Yellowish flowers are collected in graceful drooping brushes up to 15 cm long. Flowering lasts 7-10 days. Fruits are stored on plants for a long time. Outwardly, it is very similar to green-maple maple.

Maple varieties: photo and description

"Crimson King"

Norway maple H = 15 m

A tree with a sprawling crown and large lobed leaves of red-purple color, which in the autumn become orange in color. The flowers are yellow with a reddish tinge, appear simultaneously with the blooming of the leaves.

"Drummondii"

Norway maple H = 12 m

Elegant tree with a regular crown. Young leaves are pink at the edges, later a wide cream border appears on them. The light color of this variety goes well with plants that have dark-colored foliage.

"Atropurpurea"

False maple tree H = 20m

A tree with a wide cone-shaped crown. Young leaves are red-brown, later they change color and until the autumn remain dark green above and thick red with purple-violet underneath.

"Flamingo"

Ash maple H = 4 m

This is a low tree or large shrub. The variety is very beautiful, variegated. Young leaves are pink, later becoming white and variegated. Maple is suitable for small gardens as a tapeworm and for use in color compositions.

"Wieri"

Silver maple H = 20 m

A picturesque tree with hanging, long, thin branches. The leaves are carved, strongly dissected, elegant, silvery-green in color, in the autumn they become light yellow. Preferred to use as a tapeworm.

"Globosum"

Norway maple H = 7 m

A tree without pruning forms a smooth, very dense spherical crown, which in adult plants becomes flat. Recommended for landscaping city streets, but also suitable as a decorative element for a small garden.

"Royal Red"

Norway maple H = 12 m

The crown is wide-conical, the leaves are large, shiny, bright red throughout the growing season. Yellow inflorescences look very impressive against the background of brightly colored leaves. The tree grows fast. This variety is widely used.

"Variegatum"

Ash maple H = 5 m

Beautiful tree with decorative, white and green, variegated leaves  and spectacular fruits. Used as a tapeworm and in contrasting compositions with other hardwoods. It tolerates urban conditions.

  (Acer Ginnala)

Ginnala Maple is a small deciduous tree or large shrub. It grows quickly, winter-hardy, light-requiring, when planting in shady places it loses its decorativeness, tolerates transplantation and the conditions of the city. Gives abundant shoots. Prefers fertile soil. Light-requiring Frost resistant It tolerates a haircut. Beautiful ornamental plant, suitable for group and single plantings, creating bright, hedges, landscaping the banks of reservoirs, trim plantings. Looks good in combination with snowdrop, dogwood, chode, against the background of conifers.

  (Acer palmatum)

Fan maple - a shrub or small tree with very elegant carved leaves. It grows slowly. Demanding on soil fertility. Light-requiring Demanding on soil moisture and air. In frosty winters without shelter can freeze over. In terms of brightness and elegance of leaves in spring and autumn, it can successfully compete with the most exquisite flowers. Used in group and single landings in protected corners of squares and parks, near the tracks.

  (Acer palmatum Atropurpureum)

Atropurpureum maple palmate - bright large shrub or small tree. The leaves are initially bright red, later dark red. Slow growing. With age it grows faster in width than in height. Demanding on soil fertility. Light-requiring Demanding on soil moisture and air. In frosty winters without shelter can freeze over. Used in group and single landings in protected corners of squares and parks, near the tracks.

  (Acer palmatum Bloodgood)

The maple palm-shaped Bloodgood is a shrub or small tree of very beautiful shape, up to 3-4 m high. It grows slowly. Demands fertile humus, rather wet soils. Sun-loving, but makes partly shaded landing sites. Demanding on moisture. Frost resistance is average. It is advisable to cover for the winter, especially young specimens. Very decorative variety for small gardens and container plantings.

  (Acer palmatum Dissectum)

Maple palmate Dissektum - shrub with filigree, cut leaves. It grows slowly. Demands fertile humus, rather wet soils. Sun-loving, but makes partly shaded landing sites. Demanding on moisture. Frost resistance is average. It is advisable to cover for the winter. Looks great in group and single landings.

  (Acer rubrum)

Red maple is a large deciduous tree with a fast growth rate. The soil is not demanding, does not tolerate stagnant water. Possesses high frost resistance. Decorative thick dense crown, deep foliage, large acorns, autumn leaf color. Beautiful in the alleys plantings, as a tapeworm and in large decorative groups.

  (Acer rubrum Red Sunset)

Red Sunset Maple Red - Small fast growing tree, with a conical, regular crown, which with age becomes more rounded and well-branched crown. It prefers moist soils, but grows on dry, does not tolerate compacted soils. Photophilous, frost-resistant. Suffering from heat. This plant is impossible not to notice in the fall, its foliage acquires a fiery color. Used in single and aleral landings.

  (Acer pseudoplatanus Brilliantissimum)

A maple loaf laminated Brilliantanthium is a medium-spruce tree with a rounded conic crown. Possesses very decorative foliage: when it appears golden yellow, then light yellow with a pinkish tinge, and finally, dark green at the end of summer and autumn. Treats the breeds improving the soil. It gives a lot of nectar, a good honey plant. Prefers fertile, moderately moist soil. Does not tolerate salinization. Sun-loving. Young shoots can freeze, but quickly restored. Valuable variety for urban plantations, and small gardens.

  (Acer platanoides)

Norway maple is the most common breed for landscape construction in Russia. Large size, beautiful dense crown, slender trunk, highly ornamental foliage - the most valuable qualities. To fertility and soil moisture is quite demanding. Shade-tolerant Does not tolerate stagnant moisture and salinity. Winter hardy It is used in single and aleral plantings, large decorative groups. Colorful autumn outfit of Norway maple is contrastingly highlighted against the background of conifers.

  (Acer platanoides Deborah)

Norway maple Deborah - medium-sized tree, characterized by a dense rounded crown and bright spring reddish-purple leaves, changing color in the summer on the bronze-green and becoming autumn yellow-orange or bronze. Photophilous, but grows well in partial shade. Drought resistant Does not tolerate stagnant water. Winter hardy In severe winters, young shoots may be damaged. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Good resistance to air pollution, therefore, grows well in urban environments. Used for single and group plantings, creating alleys and tree-shrub groups.

  (Acer platanoides Drummondii)

Norway maple Drummonddi has surprisingly delicate leaves, bordered by a white uneven strip. Even in the shade, it illuminates and increases the space, making it airy and light. The growth rate is quite fast. Light-requiring Shade-tolerant, but in shady places loses its decorative effect. Does not tolerate drought. Winter-hardy, but freezing of one-year shoots is possible in severe winters. Used as an ordinary, in groups, alleys. It tolerates urban conditions.

Norway maple Crimson Sentry is a columnar tree with bright purple leaves that can become a true decoration of any garden. It is the smallest of all the red-leaved maples. The soil is not demanding, it can grow even on heavy clays, but prefers fertile, loose, fairly moist. Light-requiring, but can grow in partial shade. Does not tolerate stagnant moisture and salinity. Frost-resistant Ideal for creating bright and large spots in wood-shrub compositions.

  (Acer platanoides Royal Red)

Norway maple Royal Red is a low deciduous tree with a pyramidal crown. The leaves are large, red. Variety is widely used in landscape compositions. Demanding on soil fertility. Does not tolerate salinity, suffers from soil compaction. Photophilous, but tolerates half-shade. Demanding on soil moisture, does not tolerate drought, water stagnation. It has high frost resistance, but in severe winters frosting of annual shoots is possible. It is used in single and group plantings, large tree-shrub compositions.

  (Acer platanoides Faassens Black)

Norway maple Fausens Black - large deciduous tree with a spectacular crown. Leaves from light red to purple-violet shades. At a young age it grows quickly, with time growth slows down. Delivers all fertile soils, from slightly acidic to alkaline, suffers on too wet swampy peatlands. It is photophilous, in the shade the decorativeness of leaves is lost. Does not tolerate stagnant moisture. Possesses high frost resistance. It is used in single and group plantings, large tree-shrub compositions.

  (Acer campestre Nanum)

Field Maple Nanum is a slow-growing tree with a dense spherical crown. Most often grown in standard form. Leaves are saturated green, in the fall turn yellow. Does not tolerate stagnant moisture and salinity. Frost resistant It is highly resistant to diseases and pests. It tolerates urban conditions, does not lose leaves even in dry, hot summer. Recommended for urban landscaping, planting on the streets, squares, in small gardens.

  (Acer saccharinum)

Silver maple is a large tree with graceful carved leaves. Blossoms to bloom leaves. The growth rate is fast. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Shadow-tolerant, but reaches the best development in sunny places. Tolerates short-term soil drought and temporary flooding. It has a high winter hardiness. It is beautiful during the whole vegetation period by the shape of the crown. Especially beautiful during the autumn colorization of leaves. Used in single and group plantings.

  (Acer tataricum)

Tatar maple is a large shrub or small tree. It grows moderately fast. It tolerates soil salinization. Drought resistant Frost-resistant It tolerates a haircut. Resistant to urban conditions. Used in single and group plantings, hedges and as undergrowth.

  (Acer freemanii Autumn Blaze)

Freeman's Maple Ot Blaze is a hybrid of red and silver maple trees with an oval crown in orange-red and red tones. Does not bloom. The growth rate is fast. It prefers moist and fertile soils, but in general is not demanding. It can withstand temporary flooding and excessive moisture. Resistant to urban conditions. Shade-tolerant, frost-resistant. Resistant to diseases and pests. Used in parks, squares, individual gardens as a fast-growing shady tree. Very beautiful during fall foliage with its fiery leaves.

  (Acer negundo Flamingo)

White-leaved Maple Flamingo - a tree or shrub with a broad crown and brittle branches, grows rapidly. It tolerates forming and shearing. Flamingo - a low form with elegant leaves: green, with pinkish-white edges and stripes. It is not exacting, prefers well moistened and drained soils. Light-requiring For moisture is not demanding. Frost resistant It is applied in single landings, decorative groups, hedges.

About 20 species of maple grow on the territory of Russia. Some of them are popular in gardening gardens, parks, squares. (pictured maples in Japan)
  The name of the maple is derived from the Latin "ace", which means - sharp, or having leaves with sharp blades.

These are trees or shrubs with simple or complex leaves on long petioles.

Gardeners have long paid attention to him, because the plant is very beautiful - some species have different leaf shapes and colors, original inflorescences and fruits, an unusual pattern of bark and shoots. In autumn, the leaves of the maples are transformed in color and delight us with yellow, orange, red leaves.

It is pleasant to sit on a bench under a maple and to watch in the autumn silence as the fruit-lionfish fall down, which whirl in the breeze like small helicopters.
  In winter, when the leaves have fallen, the garden is decorated with an unusual structure and color of the bark.

Some species of maple is used to produce maple syrup and sugar. Syrup contains such minerals as sodium, magnesium, iron, manganese, calcium, potassium, zinc and phosphorus, vitamins B and thiamine. Maple is a good honey plant, so it is often planted near the apiary.
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Gardeners for gardening plots often use these types and varieties of maple:


Norway maple or platanol maple. This maple name was due to the fact that the shape of the leaves is similar to the leaves of the plane tree. It has a straight and even trunk, a magnificent and neat crown, a clearly defined leaf shape. Modern breeders on the basis of Norway maple have created many beautiful varieties with unusual leaf color.

The spherical shape of the maple maple in which the crown has the appearance of a dense green ball is very popular. It retains its spherical shape permanently, so it does not need to be cut and formed, just need to remove dried or broken branches.

Beautiful as varieties of Norway maple with golden or purple foliage. For example, the maple varieties “Krimson King” and “Faassen” s Blasc ”have purple leaves. . Purple color pleases the eye from the very spring to late autumn, as it stands out against other green plants.

But drummondii variety has a white border on a green leaf . Unusual tree, which brings the effect of freshness and coolness due to the unusual color. And even if planted in the shade, it will retain a motley color, while the leaves of others similar plants  will be just green, not decorative.

But still such a maple prefers lit place. Well takes root in a new place, not whimsical.


Maple sugar or silver.
  This is a big beautiful tree  with a powerful root system and openwork crown. It develops quickly if it is planted with a tapeworm in the open. Interesting form   "Wieri", whose leaves are as if cut, therefore the crown seems light, fluffy, delicate.


Falcon maple, or as it is called - sycamore or Chinara.   This is a tall handsome man, reaching 25 m. Interesting in that his lower part of the leaf is light.
Very beautiful variety "Brilliantissimum" - has bronze-yellow foliage . But in the spring, when the leaves begin to bloom, they have a delicate pink-peach color that revives the garden.
  Variegated foliage have varieties "Leopoldii" and "Simon Louis Freres" . They will fit well in small gardens, as stunted, unlike the main species - a maple tree.

These sissies are not for the city, as they suffer from dust and gas, they are afraid of frost. Therefore, only the caring owner of a private courtyard can cherish these trees, which, in turn, will reward with their beauty.


Maple red. He can be called the king of a burning autumn, because at this time his leaves wear a delicate dark pink or red cloak. Among the monotonous yellow-green or yellow autumn leaves of other plants, this maple stands out and focuses attention on itself.

And its varieties are even more beautiful. For example, red Sunset variety with bright orange-red leaves and slender trunk will decorate any landscape.
  Red maple received another name - marsh, as it can grow on acidic and marshy soils.


River maple or Ginnala . It can be grown in the form of a tree and in the form of bushes, which can reach 3-5 meters in height. Therefore, if you wish to grow hedgewhich will rise in the fall not with green columns of thujas, but with a yellow-red fencing, then boldly plant the maple Ginalla.

Near such “warm” on the color of the fence and I want to put a bench or make a gazebo; there will be no wind, and it's nice to have tea with friends. In the evening, we ate to make a fire, which will highlight the yellow-red leaves of the maple, then the vividness of the colors will impress you for a long time.

In frosty winters, the ends of young twigs often freeze over, but in spring they quickly recover. Light-requiring, sawing and gas-resistant, so that can be planted in urban environments. To multiply it is easier than simple - root suckers or seeds. Not whimsical.


Tatar maple or black clown.   Chernoklёnom his nickname from the fact that his bark has a pronounced black color. So it is decorative even in winter, when the emphasis in the garden falls more on the color of the bark of the trees and on the shape of the crowns.

But this is not all his privilege - the ripening seeds of the lionfish are pink and dark pink in color, they are large in size and collected in bunches, which is very similar to the unusual pink flowers against the background of green foliage.
Maple or American maple. In Russia, it is not particularly valued, since it is widely distributed, it is even called weed thickets. It has a loose, shapeless crown and brittle branches. But its beautiful varieties are very valuable.

Flamingo is an unusual variety:   its young leaves have a white and pink color that looks very elegant. there are also yellow and white-variegated forms that are very relevant in our hour, as they grow into neat, compact trees that do not need to be cut and shaped. If on them appeared branches with pure white or pure green leaves, they need to be urgently removed, as the variety may degenerate.

There is a golden form of flamingo variety, but it is advisable to plant it in a group with other decorative leafy plants in order to create a contrast, since it is not always appealing to the plant.
  An ash-leaved maple with a strong pruning is quickly renewed and gives a lot of shoots, so some gardeners form a hedge from it.


Manchurian maple . Many gardeners are the favorite of all maples. It has beautiful trifoliate leaves, painted in yellow-red, orange color, sitting on red petioles. Crop and shape is not recommended, this maple and so it looks slim and has a lace, neat crown. Loves open, sunny places.
Green maple.   Belongs to a group of snake maple, which also includes maple David, a reddish-streaky maple, serpentine and pan-Sylvanian maple.   Very decorative for its unusual color and texture of the bark.

It has a pale green color with thin marble-white stripes, which looks very exotic in our gardens. In the fall, the foliage acquires a bright yellow color, which makes this maple stand out against other plants, and in spring, beautiful flowers, brooms that draw bees, bloom.


Japanese maple.   In Russia, it is listed in the Red Book, as in connection with the Second World War, many varieties have disappeared. But you can buy it in nurseries and plant it on your site. This natural masterpiece can be a highlight of the garden. Japanese maple can grow or a small tree or shrub.

It is afraid of frost, so it feels good only in the southern regions. So what's his charm? In the fact that in the fall its leaves get bright, juicy coloring - claret, violet, pink, with a set of shades and transitions. In Russia, it is more often used as a container plant that adorns the entrance to the building, patio, gazebo, pergola, and terrace.

The Japanese are very fond of maple trees, so any garden, park will not leave without such beauty. « Literally momizigari translates as hunting for red maples»   . Momoji in Japanese means "red leaves."

Maple leaves are making the brightest shades of the autumn palette; therefore, in everyday life, the Japanese often call maple momiji. And Gari means "hunting." Momijigari - a walk to find the most beautiful maples».
  On the photo are maples of Japan:







Folk omens and beliefs associated with maple.
In the old days, according to the beliefs of the Slavs, any person after death could be turned into a maple, therefore this tree was valued and treated with care; they did not make household furniture from maple wood, did not use it for heating in a furnace, did not make coffins.

The Serbian belief says that if a maple embraces an undeservedly accused person, the maple will turn green, come to life, and if offended or guilty, the maple will wither.

Maple, as before, is Starovin, and is still used by the Slavs for the spring holidays (at the Trinity). There is a belief that on this holiday the souls of the Ancestors come to the house and hide in the maple branches that adorn the windows, doors, gates.

If you look at the maple leaf, you can see how it looks like a human palm with five fingers. As well as the five ends of the maple leaf symbolize 5 conscious senses (sight, hearing, scent, taste, tactile sensations), which also reminds of human life.

In the modern world, maple means restraint, tranquility and the arrival of autumn, since all the colors of the maple "mature" just in time. In China and Japan, maple means the symbol of lovers. Is this why maple trees are often planted in the Japanese garden style?

Maple for a woman can serve as a symbol of a young man - kind, loyal and affectionate. In Ukraine, a pair of maple and linden stands for a man and a woman. And if foxes crumble on maple trees, it was associated with discord, sadness.

Maples with their beauty won the attention of writers, musicians, artists, who laid a lot of poems and songs about them, painted pictures with maple.

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