Features:Foliage: Palmate leaves with fine serrations; emerging chartreuse-yellow, maturing to light green, then turning golden-yellow with red-edged margins in fall.Flowers: Small, inconspicuous red flowers in clustered spring blooms, followed by ornamental winged samaras.Bark: Attractive red stems, especially showy in winter.Habit: Compact, upright multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with dense branching.
Mature Height: 4–5 ft
Mature Width: 3–4 ft
Growth Rate: Slow
Light Needs: Partial shade ideal; mature plants tolerate some sun.
Key Advantages:Four-season interest: spring foliage, autumn color, and winter bark contrast.Naturally dwarf habit perfect for small spaces.Low-maintenance and deer-resistant.Excellent for both container and in-ground planting
Landscape Uses:Specimen accent for Asian gardens.Container planting for patios/entryways.Winter garden focal point.Understory planting in woodland settings