In the temperate forests of this part of Asia, it is common to see lobed-leaf trees that sprout in spring with an orange or reddish hue, later turning green as the season progresses. Some specimens have deeply edged leaves with a firm texture, adapted to cold climates, while others have more delicate, palmate shapes. The most common species in these latitudes (Acer pseudosieboldianum), though it is not unusual to also find its better-known relative (Acer palmatum), native to a neighboring region. Both share a similar aesthetic, but with subtle nuances in shape and the timing of their color changes, making each encounter a distinct and valuable observation.
Scientific classification:
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Sapindales
Family:Sapindaceae
Genus:Acer
Species: Acer palmatum
Dongdaemun, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Camera: Canon EOS 800D / Rebel T7i / Kiss X9i
Lens: TAMRON SP 28-75mm F/2.8 Di A09E
Capture Information:
Focal Length: 59.0 mm
Shutter Speed: 1/500
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 100
Photo Taken: May 04, 2025
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