This large shrub to small tree has a short smooth trunk with spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has glossy mid-green lobed leaves that turn orange during autumn and the small reddish cup-shaped flowers are followed by winged seeds.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9 

Acer laxiflorum is naturally found in western China growing in woodlands in well-drained moderately fertile moist sandy loams with a pH of 6-7. It prefers an open sunny to partially shaded wind protected position and is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

The Laxiflorum Maple is grown for its rounded habit and autumn colour. It is planted in small or medium-size gardens as a specimen tree or use along borders for screening. It is suitable for coastal or low-mountain regions and establishes in 3-5 years. This maple is also grown in Japanese gardens but may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery. ID 3492

Acer (AR-ser) laxiflorum (LAX-ee-FLOH-rum)

Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee) 
Litchi, Maple, Horse Chestnut and Hop Bush Family