Triangle maple and maple tree share similarities in botanical characteristics, growth habits, and application value, as well as significant differences. Here is a detailed analysis of their similarities and differences: Similarities
1. Family relationship: Both belong to deciduous trees with similar growth habits and ornamental value, often used in landscaping and landscape design.
2. Growth habits: Both Acer truncatum (scientific name Acer truncatum) and maple trees are adapted to certain environmental conditions, can grow within a certain altitude range, and have strong vitality.
3. Ornamental value: Their leaves change color in autumn, adding color to the garden landscape and having high ornamental value. difference
|Features | Triangular Maple (Triangular Maple) | Maple Fragrance Tree|
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|Scientific name and common name * | Scientific name: Acer buergerianum， Commonly known as Triangle Maple | Scientific name: Liquidambar formosana Hance， Commonly known as Fengxiang tree, Lulutong, Shanfengxiang tree|
|Morphological features * | - Leaves are paper in shape, with a base that is nearly circular or wedge-shaped, an elliptical or inverted appearance, and often shallow with three cracks- The bark is dark gray, smooth and flaky- The fruit is a yellow winged fruit, and the small nuts are particularly protruding- The leaves are broadly ovate in shape, with three palmate lobes, and the base is heart-shaped with serrations. The leaves are thin and leathery- The bark is gray brown, with slightly cracked vertical stripes and a square shape- The fruit is head shaped, with a spherical structure and woody capsules. The seeds are mostly brown, polygonal, or have narrow wings|
|Flower characteristics * | - Most flowers often form a terminal inflorescence covered in short hairs, with 5 petals and a light yellow color- The flowering period is in April- Multiple short spike shaped male inflorescences form a raceme, while the head shaped female inflorescence has flowers 24-43- Calyx teeth 4-7, needle shaped, ovary covered in soft hairs, long style- The flowering period is from March to April|
|Fruit and Seed * | - The fruit is a yellow winged fruit, and the small nuts are particularly protruding- The wings and small nuts are 2-2.5 centimeters long, up to 3 centimeters thin, and 9-10 millimeters wide- The fruit is head shaped with a spherical structure and is woody- The seeds are mostly brown, polygonal or have narrow wings|
|Growing environment and distribution * | - Middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River Basin- Born in broad-leaved forests at an altitude of 300-1000 meters- Domestically: Qinling Mountains and provinces south of the Huai River, also found in northern Southeast Asia and southern Korea- Abroad: northern Vietnam, Laos, and southern Korea- Mostly found in secondary forests near flat areas, villages, and low mountains, with an altitude of about 500 meters|
|Economic Value * | Both have certain economic value, can be used for medicinal and timber purposes, and are also excellent ornamental tree species|
There are significant differences between maple and maple trees in terms of scientific name, morphological characteristics, flower features, fruit and seeds, growth environment and distribution. However, they are all important ornamental tree species with broad prospects for garden applications.