Botanical Name: Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'
Type: Tree
Family: Sapindaceae
Zone: 5
Size: 2m high x 3m wide
Bloom Description: Reddish-purple
Light: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Flower: Insignificant
Leaf: Colorful, Good Fall
Tolerate: Rabbit, Black Walnut
Soil: Well-drained
Fall Colours range into the extremely bright scarlet tones.
Strong-growing, shrubby mounding habit with weeping branches. Dark purple foliage retains colour well into fall.
A beautiful specimen for contrast with many plants.
Key to success: Prefers protection from northwest winter winds and the hot afternoon sun. Use triple mix and liquid transplanter fertilizer for planting success.
