Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom'
Skeeter's Broom Japanese maple
- Miniature deciduous shrub
- Beautiful bright-red foliage
- Sharply lobed leaves
- Great for small gardens
- Category: Shrub
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Height: 4-6 ft
- Spread: 4-6 ft
This petite powerhouse of a shrub delivers a seasonal spectacle, starting with brilliant red foliage in spring that deepens to purple-red in summer and turns vibrant scarlet in fall. With its sleek, upright shape, it's tailor-made for compact gardens, and best of all, it brings all that drama with hardly any fuss.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom'
This low-maintenance plant thrives in full to partial sun, benefits from a layer of mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool, and responds well to a spring application of fertilizer just before new growth appears.