Features:Foliage: Palmate leaves with 5-9 pointed lobes, finely serrated edges, and deep red coloration persisting through autumn.Flowers: Small, inconspicuous red blooms in spring, clustered, followed by winged samaras (helicopter seeds).Habit: Elegant, upright growth with an open, layered spherical crown.Type: Deciduous small tree, slow-growing.
Mature Height: 15-20 ft
Mature Width: 15 ft
Growth Rate: Slow
Light Needs: Partial shade; tolerates sun (leaf scorch rare).
Key Advantages:Striking year-round foliage color.Low-maintenance; deer-resistant.Adaptable to shade/sun conditions.
Landscape Uses:Specimen or focal point in gardens.Asian-inspired or woodland landscapes.
Care Requirements:Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic.Water: Regular; drought-sensitive when young.Pruning: Minimal; shape in late winter.