Acer shirasawanum 'Shira Red' Full Moon Japanese Maple pinus densiflora ‘Horstmann’s Silberlocke’ is very slow

‘Horstmann’s Silberlocke’ is very slow growing especially when young

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

Moderate Growing Upright Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Hana Tsukasa’ is a heavily variegated Japanese maple with uniquely thin leaves

Acer shirasawanum 'Shira Red' Full Moon Japanese Maple pinus densiflora ‘Horstmann’s Silberlocke’ is very slowShira 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: