Red Pygmy Japanese Maple
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- late spring foliage
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 plant was found in an old garden in northern Italy, and introduced to the trade by van Gelderen of The Netherlands.
- Common Name: Red Pygmy Japanese Maple
- Height: 10' tall
- Spread: 8' wide
- Type: Deciduous
- Zone: 5 - 8
