Acer paxii Evergreen maple

Acer paxii is a rare maple species from Yunnan, China, distinguished by its evergreen foliage in warm climates and semi-deciduous habit in cooler regions. New growth emerges coral pink, maturing to leaves resembling Acer buergerianum; in colder climates, plants may produce yellow and coral-pink fall color later in the season. This species is closely related to the trident maple and belongs to section Pentaphylla. It typically reaches 15-20 feet in 10 years and benefits from afternoon shade protection in warmer climates.