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1. Trees at Salve Regina

   1. Japanese maple (ID #842)

      Acer palmatum

      Age: Mature
      Condition: Good

      
      Acer palmatum or Japanese maple is native to Korea, China and Japan. There are more than 1,000 cultivars of this species, all propagated by grafting. Cultivars are differentiated by leaf texture, size and shape, along with variations in bark color ranging from gray to brown to red. The most commonly cultivated form is called "Bloodgood" for its red leaves.