Yep...agree to disagree. The abstract from the published paper states: This classification, edited by E. Davis, summarizes current thinking...
Acer amoenum may have some merits for being it's own species but I don't see anything formal indicating that has happened. If I search Dan...
I'm trying to say that the ANL list is wrong to list amoenum as it's own species. From the published paper you provided:...
This list cites Acer amoenum (Carriere) Hara (1954) [ATTACH] If you look at the citation you will find: Subspecies Synonym. Acer palmatum...
This leads to other problems with the next entry below on the list from page 5 of 9. [ATTACH] I question the next line: Acer amoenum var....
I found a Maple Society document titled: Systematic Classification of Acer [ATTACH] In this document on page 5 of 9 they list: Acer amoenum...
If you find information on this (idealy outside of a Maple Society newsletter) I'm very interested. I can't find anything but will keep looking....
I've noticed this too in shishigashira and trompenburg over the years. A little stress and the leaves look as they should. Where if given more...
Fingers crossed that as genetic testing becomes more widespread and inexpensive we will know the genetic truth! It will take time for large-scale...
Yes mine really took off a couple years after being planted. I've seen pictures of the one at Westonbirt Arboretum. What a pleasure that must be...
I think that's part of the problem. Nursery trade and arboretum usually stick to the western scientific classification and Japan classifies A....
That makes two of us. It's beautiful! Normally you get some Fu (sand sprinkle) on shaded inner and lower shaded leaves but nothing near what you...
By your own logic, changing the name you are making an assumption that it's not hand pollinated. I would caution against it.
I think a lot of assumptions are being drawn about hybridization and that its parentage is unconfirmed. In a garden setting, sure this idea of...
Didn't Cor van Gelderen try to group coral bark maples too a few years ago? Wasn't it something weird like red wood group? That didn't seem to...
