Acer palmatum, although there are more than 100 species of maple worldwide, only one species (Acer campestre) is native to the UK.

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Postcode plants database - postcode search

Please remember that this database is still under development, so not all plant or animal species are included at present. See the Database information section for more information about the data.

Search for: Flora   Fauna   Flora and fauna
Gardenworthy flora only
Group by: Family   Form
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Enter the first section of your UK postcode:
(Channel Islands in preparation)
Examples:   for B1 1XX enter B1, for KT23 1XX enter KT23, for SW1V 1XX enter SW1V

'I congratulate Flora-for-Fauna and The Natural History Museum on the launch of this innovative service for gardeners. The advice Postcode Plants Database provides will not only increase individuals' enjoyment of their homes and gardens, it will make a practical contribution to the conservation and enhancement of our native biodiversity.'

Michael Meacher, Minister for the Environment