Acer campbellii 'Gwavas'
Campbell's Maple



Species from Western China. Large, deeply-lobed leaves emerge bronze-purple and mature to olive-green with prominent veins. Upright, spreading habit. Glowing yellow and orange autumn leaves. Grows best in full sun in moist, well-drained soils.
Reproduction: Monoecious, separate male and female flowers on the same tree.
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Family: Sapindaceae, soapberry family, a family of flowering trees, lianas, and herbaceous plants that occur in many temperate and tropical regions. Learn more about Sapindaceae.
Genus: Acer, ācer (Latin, adjective), meaning 'sharp', in reference to the pointed leaves. Commonly known as maple, a genus of various trees and shrubs. Learn more about Acer.
Species: Acer campbellii, campbellii (Latinised), named by Sir Joseph Hooker in 1875 for his friend, presumably with the surname Campbell. Learn more about Acer campbellii.
Species Native Range: The provinces of Sichuan, Xizang, and Yunnan in China. Also Bhutan, northern India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Vietnam.
Cultivar: Acer campbellii 'Gwavas'
Common Name: Campbell's Maple