Acer palmatum 'Octopus' Red Dwarf Japanese Maple Zone 9 This is an outstanding opportunity

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

dwarf form of Arborvitae

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

Zones 5-10

Acer palmatum 'Octopus' Red Dwarf Japanese Maple Zone 9 This is an outstanding opportunityThe 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