Acer palmatum 'Octopus' Red Dwarf Japanese Maple Zone 9 As the temperatures rise

As the temperatures rise

first bronzing and then turning more green by summer in hot climates

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

dwarf form of Arborvitae

Acer palmatum 'Octopus' Red Dwarf Japanese Maple Zone 9 As the temperatures riseThe 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