Deciduous Tree I.D.

Provided information:

1. Photos:

2. Date: December
3. Location: Oregon
4. Plant type: woody deciduous shrub, or small tree
5. Environment: home garden
6. Exposure: filtered shade
7. Scent: none
8. Other: opposite branching

Identification:

1. Name: Acer palmatum dissectum (cutleaf Japanese maple)
2. Family: Aceraceae
3. Origin: Japan
4. Random Facts: Every name has a meaning. 'Palmatum' refers to the palmately lobed leaves and 'dissectum' refers to them being finely cut and dissected.