Maple, Japanese Red
Acer palmatum atropurpureum

Elegant, slow growing ornamental tree with broadly rounded form.  Often multi-trunked. Leaves reddish purple turning brilliant red or scarlet in fall.  Color may fade to purplish green with summer heat. Beautiful, somewhat contorted branching pattern gives tree winter interest.

Widely used in a variety of landscape settings - specimen tree, accent, Japanese garden, etc.  Also works well in group plantings or borders.

Zone: 5-8 Height:15-25 ft. Spread: 15-25 ft.