The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Atrolineare Japanese maple

Family: Aceraceae (maple family)

Distribution: Species native to e. Asia

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5

Life form: Deciduous tree

Comments: This cultivar of Japanese maple, sometimes referred to as ribbon-leaf Japanese maple, is a remarkable small tree with a dense upright habit. It will typically grow 10-12 ft. tall and wide. The delicate ribbon-like leaves emerge dark red in spring and then acquire a more bronze-green tone into summer. Autumn brings dazzling red and orange shades. This elegant maple is perfect for the garden, containers or bonsai.