Acer palmatum 'Sister Ghost' Reticulated Japanese Maple white Acer shirasawanum ‘Purple Thunder’ is

Acer shirasawanum ‘Purple Thunder’ is a full moon Japanese maple with dark purple leaves especially in the spring

The name says it all here as fall sets this tree ablaze with oranges and yellows before becoming mostly red before dropping its leaves

'Mikawa yatsubusa' has broad leaves that lay flat and close together

What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'

The thick green leaves have a little flip or curve to the leaf margins giving the tree a wonderful texture that compliments almost any garden setting

Acer palmatum 'Sister Ghost' Reticulated Japanese Maple white Acer shirasawanum ‘Purple Thunder’ isAcer palmatum 'Sister Ghost' emerges yellow with dark veins in early spring. Sometimes in early spring leaves have a slight pink cast. By summer foliage is mostly green with a few specks of yellow to let you know this plant was variegated. Fall color is orange with hints of yellow and red. Generally growing wider than tall this small tree does best in partial shade in all but the coolest areas. Introduced by Talon Buchholz as part of the ghost series.