Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' ~ Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple climbing (2) Captain-tucker

(2) Captain-tucker

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Each flower's bloom lasts a day  attracting butterflies and pollinators

Its abundant large-flowered mophead panicles bloom throughout summer with color that depends on the soil PH - blue in acidic soils

4’ - 5'

Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' ~ Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple climbing (2) Captain-tuckerSkeeter's Broom Japanese Maple is a colorful compact deciduous tree with an upright habit. Its burgundy red palmate foliage emerges bright red and turns blazing fire engine red in fall. Small, non showy but attractive umbels of red flowers bloom in spring followed by samaras. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas. Type: Tree Origins: East Asia