Acer shirasawanum 'Shira Red' Full Moon Japanese Maple pinus densiflora ‘Horstmann’s Silberlocke’ is very slow

‘Horstmann’s Silberlocke’ is very slow growing especially when young

In summer foliage turns a nice even green

unfortunately this almost never shows up in hot climates

‘Otome zakura’ has some of the brightest red foliage you can imagine

Acer shirasawanum 'Shira Red' Full Moon Japanese Maple pinus densiflora ‘Horstmann’s Silberlocke’ is very slowShira Red is a Bucholz and Bucholz introduction may possibly be a hybrid between Acer palmatum and Acer shirasawanum. Although the color is more palmatum like this cool plant holds its seeds erect and the leaves just have a shirasawanum look to them. Spring color is bright red then hardens off to a dark maroon color. In summer the sturdy foliage fist turns bronze and in hotter climate eventually turns green. Fall color is fiery red. 10 Year Size: