Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' Red Column Japanese Maple Acer shirasawanum Fall color is scarlet

Fall color is scarlet

While not as decidedly upright as ‘Seiryu’

Also it seems to hold it's color better in shade than most varieties

'Red Emperor' has large

Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' Red Column Japanese Maple Acer shirasawanum Fall color is scarletDiscovered by Ed "Skeeter" Rod in Pennsylvania this is a witches broom with the usual twiggy growth but a very vigorous upright habit. The small attractive leaves emerge bright red in spring before turning dark red in summer. This plant holds it's color very well even in hot climates. It also seems to hold color well in fairly heavy shade. Fall color is a bright scarlet and rather late compared to other maples. 10 Year Size: Height: 6 8 Feet Width: 3