I’m not positive of the identity of this laceleaf maple in the woodland garden, but it looks a lot like Pung Kil and, in November of 2020, it is putting on a brilliant show on its branches and on the ground.

Growing next to Bloodgood, the two complement each other while the leaf shape/texture and timing provide some distict contrasts.

There aren’t any future plans for this plant other than to keep it irrigated in hottest, driest summer. It doesn’t ask for anything else and it gives a lot with beautiful spring foliage, nice color and shape all year, and a brilliant autumn finale. The tree even looks amazing in the snow!