Acer micranthum Siebold & Zuccarini

Young leaves of Acer micranthum in spring

Summer leaves of Acer micranthum

In the group of Acer micranthum, there are Acer micranthum and Acer tschonoskii in wide meaning.
When we observe Acer tschonoskii in detail, we can see not only standard species Acer tschonoskii
which inhabits the subalpine zone north of Central Japan, but also Acer tschonoskii ssp. australe
inhabiting south of Northeastern district in Japan.

Let's show the group of Acer tschonoskii

UL : Acer micranthum, UR : Acer tschonoskii
LL : Acer australe, LR : Acer koreanum

Let's compare the three species in Japan.

L: Acer tschonoskii, C: Acer australe, R: Acer micranthum

L: Acer tschonoskii, C: Acer australe, R: Acer micranthum, on Mar. 27, 2006

Here, I will show you Acer micranthum from Shizuoka Pref.

Flowers of Acer micranthum at Shirabiso pass Nagano Pref.

Buds of Acer micranthum

Left : Acer micranthum, Right : Acer tschonoskii ssp. australe

Images of leaves

The Fall collor of Acer micranthum is fantastically red.

Autumn color of Acer micranthum at Misakubo

Autumn color of Acer micranthum at Chausu-yama Highlands

Autumn color of Acer micranthum in the rain at Chausu-yama Highlands

Leaves Acer micranthum. It was an atmosphere with a particular flavor in the rain.

Fall color of Acer micranthum on a fine day, Abe pass on Nov. 07, 2007

Recent images are added.

Change from seed leaf to true leaf for about a month

Flower-Buds of Acer micranthum at Nagano side of Chausu-yama Highlands