Acer palmatum 'Utsu Semi' Green Japanese Maple arborvitae In early spring leaves emerge

In early spring leaves emerge green with a red cast and a white pubescence creating a very unique look

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'Tempelhof' does well in mixed plantings in containers or by itself

Then in spring you get the same effect as fall when the new growth emerges lime green against the dark older foliage

Acer palmatum 'Utsu Semi' Green Japanese Maple arborvitae In early spring leaves emergeAmazingly short lobes for an Acer palmatum give 'Utsu semi' and unbeatable texture that contrasts well with almost everything in the garden. Add to that the vivid light green color in spring and you get a must have show stopper of a plant. 'Utsu semi' translates to grasshopper like skin. In summer leaves darken slightly but would still be considered light green. In fall the leaves turn orange to purple while the leaf veins remain green giving it a