The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Pung Kil Japanese maple

Family: Aceraceae (maple family)

Distribution: Species native to e. Asia

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5

Life form: Deciduous tree

Comments: This select Japanese maple clone is known for its long slender leaf lobes which create a delicate looking tree. Each leaf has 3-5 lobes that are long and slender, giving an outstanding and distinctive texture. Spring foliage emerges a light red, becoming a dark purple-red that maintains throughout the summer. Fall brings a brilliant red before leaf fall when the purple stems provide winter interest. Moderately sized, it grows to 15' tall by 12' wide after many years. It is an attractive tree for many garden settings.