Acer monspessulanum - Montpellier Maple Woodland Plants however interestingly it is not

however interestingly it is not native to Japan despite its name

Very Hardy

Listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN

Native to Korea and Japan this low growing shrub can be used as a great filler or ground cover creating interest with its textural green leaves

This fast growing deciduous twining vine is native to China

Acer monspessulanum - Montpellier Maple Woodland Plants however interestingly it is notA small to medium growing maple native to the dry Mediterranean region and so is both heat and drought tolerant. It is a small rounded and slow growing deciduous tree, and is quite drought tolerant. The tight branching also lends this tree to bonsai use, it can be easily shaped with a dense crown.