Acer palmatum Trompenburg Stella Rossa The bare winter framework of

The bare winter framework of spreading branches is transformed by this display

With its combination of spring flowers and colourful summer canopy

and hardy across temperate gardens

the plants varies between green and heavy orange

its leaves emerge in bright orange and yellow

Acer palmatum Trompenburg Stella Rossa The bare winter framework ofThis cultivar was selected by the Trompenburg Arboretum in the Netherlands. It is actually a hybrid between acer palmatum and acer shirasawanum. The unusual leaves have 7 to 9 lobes. Each lobe is long ovate, with edges that curl down almost forming a tube. This extraordinary leaf gives an unusual and pleasing effect. The foliage color is also an outstanding deep purple red which lasts exceptionally well into late summer. Even in full sun the leaves do