Acer palmatum 'Anticipation' Red Lace Leaf Japanese Maple Size:3 Gallon This little shrub that is

This little shrub that is usually about as wide as tall makes an attractive addition to any garden

This tree can handle full sun in even the hottest climates and maintains an attractive green color throughout the year

This color fades somewhat in the summer before the leaves change back to a bright red in the fall

The leaves are tightly bunched and grow close to the branches

Acer palmatum 'Anticipation' Red Lace Leaf Japanese Maple Size:3 Gallon This little shrub that isAcer palmatum Anticipation is a Maple Ridge Nursery introduction that we have had some fun with over the past few years. It is a beautiful red lace leaf that seems to have an irregular growth habit. Its most unique feature however, is how late this tree emerges in the spring. This is where the name Anticipation comes from. Anticipation routinely waits until the middle to end of April here in Georgia to leaf out, easily the last cultivar at our nursery