Author of this website:  Keith Johansson,  founder and former owner of  Metro Maples, Fort Worth, Texas.  A Shandong maple enthusiast and owner of 3 Shandong plant patents:  Fire Dragon’® (PP#17367), Baby Dragon®  (PP# 26612 ), and Super Dragon® (PP# 26414 ).  Licensing/Propagation of these, please contact Keith at:  firedragontrees@gmail.com.  Past president of The Maple Society North  American Branch :