Acer palmatum 'Oshio beni' Red Japanese Maple Reticulated appearing first cherry red but

appearing first cherry red but then as the older leaves darken to maroon

‘Wiggles’ has a sister plant called Pinus strobus ‘Squiggles’ that grows very similarly but gets a little larger than ‘Wiggles’

Also known as the Crested Japanese Cedar

‘Mikasa yama’ has a decidedly upright habit with sturdy branches

Acer palmatum 'Oshio beni' Red Japanese Maple Reticulated appearing first cherry red butA fast growing cultivar that comes out more orange red than purple red in early spring but rapidly darkens as it is exposed to the spring sun, 'Oshio beni' is a strong grower. It will not hold it's color as long into the hot summers of the Southeast as well as some other cultivars, turning green by late June in Atlanta. What 'Oshio beni' lacks in summer color it more than makes up for in the fall when the foliage turns a bright orange red. The name