Acer shirasawanum Purple Velvet Japanese Maple A.s Purple Velvet:4 (4+ years old) Spring leaves emerge pale green

Spring leaves emerge pale green

Very fine foliage emerges orange slowly changes to dark blue/green and bright red in the fall with outstanding dark red/black bark

Cherry red color though the spring and darker red in the summer then bright red in the fall

The course multicolored surface of the granite will slowly grow a bright green moss in moist environments

then bright red fall

Acer shirasawanum Purple Velvet Japanese Maple A.s Purple Velvet:4 (4+ years old) Spring leaves emerge pale greenLovely smooth purple purple leaves emerge with a pink blush in the spring. The short lobes create a fan like appearance typical of the Acer shirasawanum family. Hanging lax off of the stem there is movement at the slighhtest breeze. Excellent for colder climates. Attributes Leaf Shape orbicular Growth Habit Upright Landscape Height 10 ft. Container Height 6 ft. Minimum Zone 5 Maximum Zone 9 Spring Color Red Summer Color Purple Fall Color Red