Acer pictum, commonly known as Painted Maple or sometimes Yellow-Paint Maple, is a deciduous tree native to a variety of habitats including mixed forests, forest margins, and along streams in Japan, Korea, and parts of eastern China and Russia. It typically grows to a height and width of 30-40 feet (9-12 meters), forming a rounded canopy with a moderate growth rate. The leaves of Painted Maple are notable for their variable coloration, often with distinctive splashes of yellow, which is the origin of the common name "Yellow-Paint Maple". The tree produces inconspicuous yellowish-green flowers in spring, followed by winged samaras that mature in late summer or autumn.

Painted Maple is valued for its attractive foliage, particularly in autumn when the leaves turn vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red. It is used in garden and landscape settings for its ornamental qualities and is suitable for urban environments due to its tolerance of pollution. It can be planted as a specimen tree, in woodland gardens, or as part of a mixed border. This species prefers well-drained soils and can adapt to a range of soil types, from clay to loam. While it is adaptable to light conditions, it thrives in full sun to part shade. There are no major disease or pest issues, but it can be susceptible to leaf scorch in excessively dry conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0