Acer palmatum 'Iijima sunago' Japanese Maple new This tree will need protection

This tree will need protection from hot sun

A master of aesthetic pruning once told me

a small upright tree with very short internodes

Providing excellent red spring

a pleasure to grow

Acer palmatum 'Iijima sunago' Japanese Maple new This tree will need protectionOne of the trees in the group I call the chocolate trees. Large leaves emerge rosy mauve in spring changing to a milk chocolate tone with speckled variegation and a green vein for summer. Fall is outstanding two toned orange red. Slow growing, getting quite large in great age. Upright form. Protect from hot sun. Attributes Leaf Shape Palmate Growth Habit Upright Landscape Height 10 ft. Container Height 6 ft. Minimum Zone 5 Maximum Zone 9 Spring Color