Acer palmatum 'Hiryu' Japanese Maple Size:size 2 (2 yrs old) early spring emergence

early spring emergence

It's foliage also emerges small and dark red to purple that fades to green as the foliage grows larger and the season progresses

Then in summer it shields you from it's dragon claws with trident shaped ellipitical dark green foliage accented with fuzzy yellow fruit

the size of a fingertip

Acer palmatum 'Hiryu' Japanese Maple Size:size 2 (2 yrs old) early spring emergenceMeaning 'Flying Dragon' in Japanese this tree is unusual in a spooky kind of way. Small leaves with narrow twisted lobes have green on green variegation at the edge. Yellow and orange fall color. Small with an upright form and strong consistent growth make this tree an excellent tree for container or bonsai. Attributes Leaf Shape Palmate Growth Habit Small Shrub Landscape Height 6 ft. Container Height 4 ft. Minimum Zone 6 Maximum Zone 9 Spring Color