Acer shirasawanum 'Shira Red' Full Moon Japanese Maple pinus densiflora The center lobe on the

The center lobe on the small leaf is much longer than the others

The leaves of ‘Sophia’ darken to a maroon color and then eventually a fiery bright red color in the fall

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

‘Rising Sun’ is a very exciting cultivar

Acer shirasawanum 'Shira Red' Full Moon Japanese Maple pinus densiflora The center lobe on theShira 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: