Acer palmatum 'Aratama'

• Height: 3 - 5 feet (0.9 - 1.5m)
• Width: 2 - 4 feet (0.6 - 1.2m)
• Hardiness: -29°C (-20°F)
• USDA Zone: 5b
• Light: Partial Shade

Acer palmatum 'Aratama' is dwarf maple with tiny leaves that emerge purple red in the spring. Leaves will age to green in the summer providing a two tone appearance of greens and burgundy. Fall brings on orange, red and yellow to the leaves. 'Aratama' forms a fairly dense round shrub and will grow to 3' tall x 2' wide in 10 years. It's small size makes it well suited for an ornamental planter or smaller garden landscape.

Acer palmatum 'Aratama' originated as a witch's broom and 'Aratama' means 'uncut gem' in Japanese.

• Acer palmatum 'Aratama'

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  Spring foliage

  

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  Spring foliage

  

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  Spring foliage

  

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  Transitioning into summer foliage