Acer barbinerve, Bearded Maple, is a beautiful and unique addition to any garden. This Asian species of maple is found in Korea, eastern Russia, and northeastern China, and can grow up to 20 ft tall. The smooth gray bark and non-compound leaves with five shallow lobes make it easily identifiable, but its distinguishing feature is the sparse hairiness along the veins on the undersides of its leaves, giving it its common name. In winter, the tips of the stems take on a rosy glow, while early spring produces bright green delicate foliage that remains vibrant throughout the growing season. Bearded maple prefers growing in some shade under a protective canopy in soil that remains moist, but can also grow successfully in herb-rich heath forest soils. Add this stunning shrub maple to your garden today.