Monthly Archives: November 2014

[gallery ids="8298"] A small, upright tree or large shrub, discovered as a witches broom on Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'. Bright red leaves in the spring mature to purple-red in the summer. The summer color holds well until fall, and then changes to scarlet red. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil. It originated in a nursery in Pennsylvania....

A slow growing, dwarf maple forming a dense, compact globe. The new growth emerges bright red in spring. The leaves mature to dark maroon-red and are densely clustered. The leaves are deeply divided to nearly the base of the leaf base. Prefers dappled shade but will take full sun. This is an ideal selection for...

[gallery ids="4941,8024"] A slow growing rounded tree. The horizontal branches tips tend to curve down, giving the tree a graceful, lacy effect. The foliage is red and strap-like, and matures to bronzy red by late summer. The fall color is a bright red. The delicate foliage inspired the name. Prefers well-drained, acidic soil and some protection...

[gallery ids="4926"] A slow growing, upright tree that broadens with age. Very narrow, strap-like red leaves in spring change to a reddish-green in summer. The effect of the leaves is lace-like. The fall color is yellow to red. Like other Japanese maples, it benefits from partial shade, well-drained soils, and protection from drying winds. The original...