Acer shirasawanum (Shirasawa's Maple). This is a broad bushy species with 11-13 lobed ovate leaves which will turn red in the autumn. The flowers have purplish red sepals and the shoots of the young leaves are hairless. The winged fruit is purple-red, turning brown as it matures.
Woody perennial, Deciduous, Tree
Japan
Grown for its habit and for its foliage.
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You will need to grow this plant in fertile, moist well-drained soil, in sun or partial shade.
By grafting
Watch out for scale insects, aphids or mites
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