Acer shirasawanum x palmatum 'Shira Red' Japanese Maple BLOOMSALE 'Tsuma gaki' brings that shock

'Tsuma gaki' brings that shock and awe factor to your garden

The versatility of this Japanese maple truly gives the gardener a new way to explore creative options

Like the coral bark selections

I would expect 'Gold Reticulated' to reach 8-10ft in 15 years

The second photo is a photo Matt took of a very old specimen at Arboretum Trompenburg in the Netherlands

Acer shirasawanum x palmatum 'Shira Red' Japanese Maple BLOOMSALE 'Tsuma gaki' brings that shockAcer shirasawanum 'Shira Red' Red Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 An extremely rare hybrid between Acer shirasawanum and Acer palmatum, 'Shira Red' is very unique and different. It has the large full red leaf of an Acer palmatum selection, yet the branching of Acer shirasawanum. The seed on 'Shira Red' also turns upward above the leaf which is typical of Acer shirasawanum. The large graceful leaves on this Japanese maple are exceptionally beautiful,