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Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom'

Japanese maple

  • »  Miniature deciduous shrub
  • »  Beautiful bright-red foliage
  • »  Sharply lobed leaves
  • »  Great for small gardens

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  • Category:Shrub
  • Hardiness Zone:5-8
  • Height:4-6 ft
  • Spread:4-6 ft

This petite powerhouse of a shrub delivers a seasonal spectacle, starting with brilliant red foliage in spring that deepens to purple-red in summer and turns vibrant scarlet in fall. With its sleek, upright shape, it's tailor-made for compact gardens, and best of all, it brings all that drama with hardly any fuss.

Attributes
Border or Bed
Container
Foliage Color
Purple
Red
Maintenance and Care
Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance
Rabbit Resistant
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Summer
Fall
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Habit
Upright
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom'

This low-maintenance plant thrives in full to partial sun, benefits from a layer of mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool, and responds well to a spring application of fertilizer just before new growth appears.