Acer palmatum 'Red Feathers' Dwarf Japanese Maple Size:3 Gallon this is not a Buchholz

this is not a Buchholz introduction

By summer they become a nice bright green

The name 'Wet Heron' comes from the blue cast created by silver pubescence covering the deep red leaves when they emerge in spring

Acer palmatum ‘Sawa chidori’ is a Japanese introduction dating back to 1988

It can even tolerate full sun in hotter climates but would certainly appreciate a break from the hot afternoon sun if possible

Acer palmatum 'Red Feathers' Dwarf Japanese Maple Size:3 Gallon this is not a BuchholzThis little maple with very fine dissected leaves is an excellent addition to any garden. Among dissectums only 'Red filigree Lace' and 'Beni komo no su' have finer foliage. 'Red Feathers' does seem to grow faster than it's fine leafed cousins. Starting very bright red in spring the foliage darkens with the heat of summer turning green in hot climates before putting on a wonderful crimson show in fall. Discovered in 1980 and introduced in 1995 by John