Lucy68 said: Japanese Maple identification is extremely difficult because there are literally thousands of cultivars. Your maple is also not completely leafed out - the leaves are still opening into their final shape. But, first impression its a Moon Maple (either Acer japonicum or closely related Acer shirasawanum) . If it is, it will be easier to find a cultivar as there are fewer of them.
Post another photo when the leaves have completely opened. Also note if the stems are smooth (Acer shirasawanum) or a little fuzzy (Acer japonicum).
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