PlantWerkz: April 2012

The Japanese Maple

Common Name: Japanese Maple

Scientific Name: Acer Palmatum

Height: 5 - 8 m

Span: 5 - 7 m

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Tolerance: Partial Sun

ABP Index: 4 (Aesthetics 4, Solidarity 4)

Acer Palmatum is well known for their attractive maple leaves in the world. The tree is not a native of North America but stills flourish in United State’s different climates. Acer Palmatum is extensively used in Bonsai. Acer Palmatum are so much versatile that they can fit into any park, garden and roadside. They are very slow growers and flourish in moist soil. The leaves of the tree are star-shaped. The color of the leaves is bright yellow, orange and red. The famous and striking Canadian Maple Leaf gold and silver bullions feature Acer Palmatum’s leaf.

Bark of Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple during Winter Season

Beautiful leaves of Japanese Maple

Leaves of Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple Bonsai Tree

Different Types of Leaves of Japanese Maple

Fruits of Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple Leaves

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Plant For A Future-Japanese Maple
Daves Garden-Japanese Maple

The Saguaro - America's Largest Cactus

Common Name: Saguaro

Scientific Name: Carnegiea Gigantea

Height: 12 - 18 m

Span: 18 - 24 inches

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Tolerance: Full Sun

ABP Index: 4.5 (Aesthetics 4.5, Solidarity 4.5)

Saguaro is the largest cactus in the United States of America and its flower is the state flower of Arizona. The saguaro cactus can grow over 15 m and live up to 200 years. Saguaros are slow growing cactus. Saguaro dominates the entire region as the Arizona receives high amount of rainfall twice a year. Saguaro produces flowers mostly in spring that are bell-shaped and 8-10 cm wide. Bats, bees and birds are the main consumers as well as pollinators of saguaros. Saguaro can only be found in Arizona and Mexico. The Saguaro was also photographed extensively by the legendary Ansel Adams a testimony of it's architectural beauty.