Acer palmatum 'Tess' Green Japanese Maple Zone 7 The name 'Wet Heron' comes

The name 'Wet Heron' comes from the blue cast created by silver pubescence covering the deep red leaves when they emerge in spring

Fall color is orange to red

‘Monticello Gardens’ is red in the spring

Height: 16-18 feet Width: 12-14 feet

Acer palmatum 'Tess' Green Japanese Maple Zone 7 The name 'Wet Heron' comesAcer palmatum Tess is a green upright variety with much smaller leaves than most upright varieties. Tess is a fast growing Japanese maple that should reach 12 feet tall at maturity. Tess has attractive green foliage that can actually even handle a little bit of sun. Fall color is a vibrant orange. Tess is a fairly new, rare variety that is quite hard to find. 10 Year Size: Height: 10 12 feet Width: 4 6 feet