Acer shirasawanum 'Shira Red' Full Moon Japanese Maple pinus densiflora ‘Otome zakura’ has some of

‘Otome zakura’ has some of the brightest red foliage you can imagine

’ compares favorably to that of Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ especially as a tree that won’t get as big

Moderate Growing Upright Japanese Maple

In summer foliage turns a nice even green

The leaves of ‘Sophia’ darken to a maroon color and then eventually a fiery bright red color in the fall

Acer shirasawanum 'Shira Red' Full Moon Japanese Maple pinus densiflora ‘Otome zakura’ has some ofShira Red is a Bucholz and Bucholz introduction may possibly be a hybrid between Acer palmatum and Acer shirasawanum. Although the color is more palmatum like this cool plant holds its seeds erect and the leaves just have a shirasawanum look to them. Spring color is bright red then hardens off to a dark maroon color. In summer the sturdy foliage fist turns bronze and in hotter climate eventually turns green. Fall color is fiery red. 10 Year Size: