Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
Height:
12 - 15 ft.
Width:
4 - 5 ft.
Foliage Color:
Burgundy
Foliage Type:
Deciduous
Exposure:
Partial Sun / Sun
Shape:
Columnar
Moisture Level:
Moist, Well Drained
Zones:
5 - 8
Native Range:
Japan
The Gardener's Notepad
Nice columnar red Maple. Has only recently hit mainstream production. From what we've seen it holds it's color and shape well and is a great choice for a spot that requires something tall and relatively narrow.