The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Willow Leaf Japanese maple

Family: Aceraceae (maple family)

Distribution: Species native to e. Asia

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5

Life form: Deciduous tree

Comments: This selection has deeply dissected, bright orange-red young leaves that turn deep purple-red in summer. This upright, rounded, small tree grows about 8' tall and slightly wider with semi-pendulous branches. The long lacy foliage of this selection makes for an interesting accent tree for patios and gardens.