Acer shirasawanum 'Purple Umbrella' Japanese Maple n24 The habit of 'Wiethorst' is

The habit of 'Wiethorst' is dense and compact with a pyramidal form

gaining a pink blush as the blooms mature

making this tree have a unique texture in the garden

These characteristics

'Hoshi kuzu' provides additional interest

Acer shirasawanum 'Purple Umbrella' Japanese Maple n24 The habit of 'Wiethorst' isAcer shirasawanum 'Purple Umbrella' Red Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 'Purple Umbrella is a large leaf selection of red full moon Japanese maple that was found and introduced by Crispin Silva. The leaves on the new growth of this Japanese maple can be quite large and umbrella like. Purple Umbrella leafs out as a dark purple maroon. An emerald cast comes into the leaf. Fall color is typically a bright red to deep maroon. We would expect Purple Umbrella to