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March 4, 2007 : Acer japonicum cultivar

Keywords: Sapindaceae | Acer japonicum cultivar | Portland Japanese Garden, Oregon, USA

Acer japonicum cultivar

Thank you once again to Brent aka foliosus@Flickr from Portland, Oregon for sharing one of his photographs with BPotD (original image | BPotD Flickr Group Pool). Much appreciated, Brent.

It is hard to deny the architectural appeal of downy Japanese maples when presented with a specimen such as this one from the Portland Japanese Garden.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at March 4, 2007 7:00 AM

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Wow! A terrific picture. The waterdroplets look like led lights accetuating the branches.

Posted by: Knox M. Henry at March 4, 2007 7:44 AM

Acer japonicum - Z5 - RHS Index of Garden Plants, Griffiths
Acer japonicum - Z5-7 - A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, Brickell, Cole, Zuk
Acer japonicum - 'does best in a moist, well-drained position sheltered from cold winds.' - Hillier Manual of Trees & Shrubs, 2003

Posted by: Beverley at March 4, 2007 7:58 AM

Simply stunning!

Posted by: Eric in SF at March 4, 2007 8:31 AM

Gorgeous photo. Just beautiful.

Posted by: van at March 4, 2007 8:32 AM

I think that they look best with the moss - thanks !!

Posted by: Mario Vaden at March 4, 2007 12:21 PM

Phantastic photo!

I've been to the Portland Japanese Garden (probably saw this specific tree) and it is a "must see" if one is in the Portland area. Luckily, I left my camera behind when I visited several years ago, else I would probably still be there ;-).

Posted by: Eric Simpson at March 4, 2007 2:57 PM

I visited the Portland Japanese Garden March '06 and tried, in vain, to capture this same photograph. Thanks for your skill!

Posted by: Rebecca at March 4, 2007 9:22 PM

salut les gens je suis français j'ai 16 ans et je trouve votre site par hasard et pis bas l'image elle est super belle !!!XD
GoodBye !!!!!

Posted by: Ronan at March 5, 2007 8:29 AM

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