In the spring, the leaves emerged a spring green rimmed in coral.
The delicately cut leaves then turned entirely green for summer.
Now with the promise of cooler weather ahead, a few of the leaves of the Japanese maple are starting change their colors again. I can't wait to see it in its fall glory!
I love the leaves of this maple. Usually the most prized feature, however, of this maple is not the beautiful foliage, but the bark. The more mature bark is brown..
According to NC State's records on the Coral bark Japanese maple, my little bitty sapling can eventually grow to 20'-25' and 15'-20' wide.
Linking with Digging today for September's Foliage Follow-up.
How beautiful! I'd love to have one of these!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite trees. I have two of them. They haven't started to change yet but I love their coral bark during the winter!
ReplyDeleteThe red bark - and the red tinge on the leaves - is striking. I can see why you chose it! I imagine it is an amazing site in the winter as well!
ReplyDeletePretty leaves! I especially love the fourth picture :)
ReplyDeleteWho wouldn't fall in love with that gorgeous tree! I love the color of both bark and fall leaves -- what a great plant to highlight as summer turns to fall. Thanks for joining in Foliage Follow-Up this month.
ReplyDeleteIt is really pretty in winter with just the bare branches. It will look really nice once it grows and get bigger - right now it's about the size of a tall, skinny bush!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness! What a beautiful tree! So much interest - all year long! What a winner!
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