Acer pictum subsp. mono, commonly known as Painted Maple or Mono Maple, is a deciduous tree native to various habitats including mixed forests, forest margins, and along streams in Japan, Korea, China, Mongolia, and the Russian Far East. It typically grows to a height of 49-66 feet (15-20 meters) with a trunk diameter of 24-39 inches (60-100 centimeters). The Painted Maple is noted for its palmate leaves with 5-7 lobes, which turn a variety of colors in the fall, ranging from yellow to red.

This species is appreciated for its aesthetic qualities, particularly its striking fall foliage. It is used in landscape design for urban planting, as a shade tree, and occasionally as a street tree due to its moderate size and attractive appearance. The Painted Maple prefers full sun to part shade conditions, and while it adapts to various soil types, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils. It is relatively low-maintenance once established, but young trees may require some protection from harsh conditions. There are no major disease or pest issues, but it can be susceptible to leaf scorch in dry, hot climates if not adequately watered.CC BY-SA 4.0