The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Oliver maple

Family: Aceraceae (maple family)

Distribution: China

IUCN Red list: Least concern

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5

Life form: Deciduous tree

Comments: Commonly called oliver maple, this is a small deciduous tree that typically grows 15-30 ft. tall. It is found in valleys and forests of central southeastern China. It has an upright spreading habit and nearly horizontal branching. The branches and trunk are jade green with a gray-white waxy cast. The five-lobed leaves emerge with bronze tones in spring, changing to medium green by summer, then various shades of orange, red, and yellow in autumn. The flowers are white with purplish-red sepals.