Acer palmatum 'Octopus' Red Dwarf Japanese Maple Zone 9 These unique leaves have a

These unique leaves have a dark burgundy color in the spring

pruning the vertical shoots from the top of 'Gyokuryu' once or twice a year is all that is necessary to maintain a small beautiful rounded plant

‘Heartbeat’ is an Australian cultivar that is just making its way into the gardening culture of the United States

This is an outstanding opportunity for maple collectors and new gardeners alike

As the temperatures rise

Acer palmatum 'Octopus' Red Dwarf Japanese Maple Zone 9 These unique leaves have aThe name, Octopus, aptly describes this cultivar with long aching branches that spread like tentacles in all directions. 'Octopus' forms a large spreading irregular mound. The deeply dissected leaves emerge a bright pink red in early spring before turning to dark purple. When summers heat arrives the leaves first bronze before becoming mostly dark green in hot climates. Fall color is breathtaking almost fire engine red. 10 Year Size Height: 3 4 Feet