[ID] Please, mystery maple

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[ID] Please, mystery maple

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Hi guys,

Merry Christmas to all, hope bonsai santa was good to you.

I was hoping the brain trust here on Ausbonsai might be able to help me identify this maple that the mother in-law has been lugging around for about 10 years (and help me score some brownie points along the way ;) )

Apparently a 'horticulturist' couldn't ID it. So I appreciate any help.
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Thanks guys and merry Christmas again.

Cheers,

Ces.
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Re: [ID] Please, mystery maple

Post by RogerW »

Hi Ces,

I think this is Acer japonicum; common name is Fullmoon Maple. The leaf margins are slightly serrate and the sinuses only penetrate about half way through the leaves.

Hope this helps

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Re: [ID] Please, mystery maple

Post by Mojo Moyogi »

Happy Boxing Day Ces. I'd be inclined to agree with wimmy, Acer japonicum 'Vitifolium'

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