Acer palmatum 'Stella Rossa' (D) Spreading then orange and red in

then orange and red in autumn

but with the same elegant matte green colour

The branches tend to stretch outwards rather than upwards

The tree is particularly effective when positioned to contrast dark evergreens in winter

pendulous habit creating a dramatic curtain of gorgeous

Acer palmatum 'Stella Rossa' (D) Spreading then orange and red inA graceful cultivar with weeping branches becoming mound like with age. The delicate, filigree like leaves unfold bright red in spring, retaining their beautiful colour into summer then becoming dark burgandy before turning bright red with orange undertones in autumn. Does best in semi shade in moist, well drained soil away from drying winds. H5