Acer /ˈeɪsər/ is a genus of trees and shrubs commonly known as maples. … The type species of the genus is the sycamore maple, Acer pseudoplatanus, the most common maple species in Europe. The maples usually have easily recognizable palmate leaves (Acer negundo is an exception) and distinctive winged fruits.

Is an Acer a Japanese maple?

Native to Japan, Korea and China, Acer palmatum is a species to which most Japanese Maples belong. … Some Japanese Maples have an upright form (Acer palmatum) while others feature a weeping habit (Acer palmatum dissectum) with strong cascading weeping branches.

What is the difference between an Acer and a maple tree?

As nouns the difference between acer and maple is that acer is while maple is a tree of the acer genus, characterised by its usually palmate leaves and winged seeds.