Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi' blue flowers A mature 'Beni shi en"

A mature 'Beni shi en" Japanese maple will form a vase-like shaped tree that should reach 10-12ft in 15 years

Acer palmatum 'Anne Irene'

As the cool temperature of fall arrive the leaves of 'Red Dawn' turn a bright crimson red

Thanks to Mike Chelednik for use of his photo

"  The colony was growing in full sun

Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi' blue flowers A mature 'Beni shi en"Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi' is a slow growing, variegated, red, cut leaf Japanese maple that is one of the most stunning Japanese maples I've ever seen That being said, it is not easy to grow. It tends to produce all red bronze branches that need to be promptly removed to maintain the variegation. Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi' needs some protection from hot afternoon sun. Fall color is red. Thanks to Eric Schmidt for use of his photos. HARDINESS: zones 5