Aratama maples for containers settling into a lime green

settling into a lime green that darkens as the summer progresses

The leaves of Ever Red also tend to have a light green to yellow center vein which also adds a unique character to this lace leaf cultivar

Large orbicular green leaves turn brilliant fall colors of yellow to orange to red

much like bamboo

Aratama maples for containers settling into a lime greenAratama is an Acer palmatum witches broom (a plant derived from a proliferation of shoots growing close together) with bright red new growth that matures to a deeper purple red. Aratama in Japanese translates to uncut gem. If planted in the shade, leaves revert to bronze green, so depending on where it is planted, this variety can be more red (sun) or more green (shade). This variety is a highly sought after, beautiful and strong growing dwarf that