Acer palmatum 'Muro gawa' Red Japanese Maple Upright 'Amber Ghost' requires afternoon shade

'Amber Ghost' requires afternoon shade in most climates  and mostly shade in hotter areas

‘Nancy Ann’ is essentially the unvariegated form of ‘Toyama Nishiki’

‘Atrolineare’ then puts on a nice display of bright red fall color

10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 6-8 feet

Acer palmatum 'Muro gawa' Red Japanese Maple Upright 'Amber Ghost' requires afternoon shadeIn early spring the palmate leaves emerge pinkish red with green veins giving the entire round topped small tree a stately appearance. As spring progresses the leaves change from that pink cast to bright red, then orange red all the time putting on a show. In cooler climates the colors last well into the summer before eventually turning first bronze and then green this happens quite early if you live in a hotter climate. In fall the show begins again