Acer palmatum 'Skeeters Broom' Japanese Maple Size:2 (2 years old) needs protection from afternoon sun

needs protection from afternoon sun

horizontal branches layered out with slightly weeping form

The name means "Stardust" and despite the impression of a delicate tree

Because the structure is so dense the impact of this tree is substantial

Acer palmatum 'Skeeters Broom' Japanese Maple Size:2 (2 years old) needs protection from afternoon sunA witches broom with typical dense twiggy growth but, somewhat upright form. Small leaves with bright red spring color, dark red summer and pure red again in fall. Stronger and easier to grow than some of the witches brooms. Great color and an unusual form. Attributes Leaf Shape Palmate Growth Habit Upright Landscape Height 9 ft. Container Height 6 ft. Minimum Zone 5 Maximum Zone 9 Spring Color Red Summer Color Red Fall Color Red