The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Japanese butterfly maple, Tschonoski maple

Family: Aceraceae (maple family)

Distribution: Japan

IUCN Red list: Least concern

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5

Life form: Deciduous tree

Comments: This "snake-bark" maple is a small tree or large shrub growing to about 25' tall and 15' wide. The branches are green with light bluish stripes, which are especially prominent in winter. Leaves are bright green with 5-7 toothed lobes. Fall color is orange-red. Use in the shrub border or as a small shade tree.