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Acer argutum

Acer argutum

9.9
A small shrubby maple from Japan with five to seven pointed leaf lobes and bright yellow autumn leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The leaves of Acer argutum turn bright yellow in the fall, providing striking autumn color.

Examples

  • Unlike some other maples, Acer argutum stays relatively small and compact.

  • Gardeners often plant Acer argutum as an ornamental shrub in shaded areas.

  • The Acer argutum thrives in well-drained soil.

  • Many gardeners love the Acer argutum for its beautiful foliage.

  • Gardeners often plant Acer argutum as an ornamental shrub in shaded areas.

  • The leaves of Acer argutum turn bright yellow in the fall, providing striking autumn color.

  • Many gardeners love the Acer argutum for its beautiful foliage.

Synonyms

pointed-leaf maple
vsAcer argutum
  • Specialized
9.3

A small Japanese maple shrub that has leaves with five to seven sharp points and turns yellow in autumn

is the scientific species term used for the same plant

Surface Forms

Acer argutum singular
Acer argutums plural
Acer arguta singular

Morphology

Acer + argutum

This is a Latin binomial (a taxonomic name). While 'Acer' identifies the maple genus, 'argutum' is not an ordinary English word and gives no transparent information about the specific species traits (shrubbiness, native range, leaf lobing). Because the label functions as a proper name requiring botanical knowledge rather than a compositional English phrase, a B1 learner who only knows the listed constituents would not be able to derive the full meaning.

Etymology

Acer argutum comes from old Latin words: acer means 'maple' and argutum may mean 'sharp' or 'pointed'. So the name helps you remember it is a small maple with pointed leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn.