Acer palmatum 'Octopus' Red Dwarf Japanese Maple Zone 9 As the temperatures rise

As the temperatures rise

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Meroke’ is a dwarf form of hinoki cypress with golden highlights to its green foliage

Acer palmatum ‘Julia’ is a stunning Japanese maple with reticulated variegation

but it stays fairly narrow

These unique leaves have a dark burgundy color in the spring

Acer palmatum 'Octopus' Red Dwarf Japanese Maple Zone 9 As the temperatures riseThe name, Octopus, aptly describes this cultivar with long aching branches that spread like tentacles in all directions. 'Octopus' forms a large spreading irregular mound. The deeply dissected leaves emerge a bright pink red in early spring before turning to dark purple. When summers heat arrives the leaves first bronze before becoming mostly dark green in hot climates. Fall color is breathtaking almost fire engine red. 10 Year Size Height: 3 4 Feet