Acer palmatum 'Octopus' Red Dwarf Japanese Maple Zone 9 first bronzing and then turning

first bronzing and then turning more green by summer in hot climates

Acer palmatum ‘Julia’ is a stunning Japanese maple with reticulated variegation

Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Meroke’ is a dwarf form of hinoki cypress with golden highlights to its green foliage

Zones 5-10

As the temperatures rise

Acer palmatum 'Octopus' Red Dwarf Japanese Maple Zone 9 first bronzing and then turningThe name, Octopus, aptly describes this cultivar with long aching branches that spread like tentacles in all directions. 'Octopus' forms a large spreading irregular mound. The deeply dissected leaves emerge a bright pink red in early spring before turning to dark purple. When summers heat arrives the leaves first bronze before becoming mostly dark green in hot climates. Fall color is breathtaking almost fire engine red. 10 Year Size Height: 3 4 Feet