Acer palmatum 'Matsukaze'

Large shrub to 4-5 m tall, branches slightly pendulous. Leaves bronzish when opening, becoming green before turning a spectacular crimson in autumn. Lobes saw-toothed but not so deeply as other members of the group. 18th century, Japan.

kingdom Plantae
phylum   Tracheophyta
class    Magnoliopsida
superorder     Rosanae
order      Sapindales
family       Sapindaceae
genus        Acer L.
species         Acer palmatum Thunb.