Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi' blue flowers " The colony was growing

"  The colony was growing in full sun

This Japanese maple forms a dwarf tree that leafs out in the early spring

'Seiun Kaku' has a dense-growing habit that makes this tree a great statement piece

As the cool temperature of fall arrive the leaves of 'Red Dawn' turn a bright crimson red

Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi' blue flowers " The colony was growingAcer palmatum 'Hana Matoi' is a slow growing, variegated, red, cut leaf Japanese maple that is one of the most stunning Japanese maples I've ever seen That being said, it is not easy to grow. It tends to produce all red bronze branches that need to be promptly removed to maintain the variegation. Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi' needs some protection from hot afternoon sun. Fall color is red. Thanks to Eric Schmidt for use of his photos. HARDINESS: zones 5