Paperbark maple trees (Acer griseum ... are purplish-green and unfurl into bright green leaves. Greenish-yellow flowers appear at the same time. These blooms morph into purplish-brown seed ...

Your small tree/large shrub is an Amur maple (Acer ginnala). Its small scale, hardy nature, fragrant flowers and fall color make it a popular plant for landscaping. But, like some other garden ...