Is this Acer amoenum or palmatum?

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  1. Soumil Yarlagadda

    Soumil Yarlagadda Well-Known Member Maple Society

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    I dont know if its a bloodgood or atropurpureum? But the leaves are quite large
     

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    Acerholic Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society

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    I would be leaning more to Atropurpureum. Your photos show the familiar greenish tints that comes in Summer and variable size leaves compared to a Bloodgood cultivar that holds its deep reds and especially in a lot of sun.
     
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    AlainK Renowned Contributor Forums Moderator Maple Society 10 Years

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    I think both 'Atropurpureum' and 'Bloodgood' are amoenum.

    ... But I call all my "Japanese maples" "palmoenum", particularly those grown from seed. <LOL>
     
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    maf Generous Contributor Maple Society 10 Years

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    Looks like Acer amoenum to me. The large size of the leaves is a definite identifying feature too. If present, flowers and fruits will be larger also. If there are any fruit the samaras will be 2.5-3 cm long for amoenum vs 1.5 cm for palmatum.
     
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