Acer palmatum 'Rite of Spring' Red Japanese Maple Size:3 Gallon During evaluation this plant was

During evaluation this plant was labeled Rilas Red and occasionally this plant will show up with this incorrect name

No matter what you call it this is one cool little tree and deserves more attention

The leaves become smaller each year as the plant matures

The bark on new wood is almost black but this dark color fades with age and develops slight striations which along with it's graceful habit gives 'Pixie' some winter interest

Acer palmatum 'Rite of Spring' Red Japanese Maple Size:3 Gallon During evaluation this plant wasAcer palmatum 'Rite of Spring' has a thinner deeply divided leaf than the majority of broad leaf Japanese maples. These leaves emerge in the spring with a bright red color. The color of the leaves darkens to a deeper burgundy red in the summer. The leaves change back to a bright red in the fall. 'Rite of Spring' is a shorter growing tree for an upright Japanese maple and has a real full habit. The picture is green because of heavy shade. 10 Year Size: