DESCRIPTION Attractive foliage with burgundy red coloring turns brilliant scarlet in fall. The interesting red-black bark provides striking interest in winter. This slender, airy tree is well-suited for use as a small lawn tree or for patios and entryways. One of the hardiest of Japanese maples, with good sun tolerance. Deciduous tree so no leaves in the winter!
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun
WATERING REQUIREMENTS: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
BLOOMS: Inconspicuous; prized for DEEP PURPLE foliage.
MATURE SIZE: Slowly reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide.
LANDSCAPE USE Container OR Small Shade tree in landscape. - Asian Garden must have!
DESIGN IDEAS Plant this beautiful maple in a highly visible area amidst a collection of grasses and evergreens to create an Asian-style garden. Associate with beautiful stones. Lovely near a stream or pond where its lower leaves can dip into water. Use its foliage to interrupt a long, green-leafed border.
CARE: Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Protect young trees from harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Zones 5 to 8.
