Acer palmatum Aka Shigitatsu Sawa Shaina aged appearance as it matures:

aged appearance as it matures: its distinctive pine-style bark begins showing texture by the third to fourth year

and the tree has a semi-upright growth habit

The summer flush of new growth will be pink-red again

Fall colour: green with red border

Acer palmatum Aka Shigitatsu Sawa Shaina aged appearance as it matures:Aka Shigitatsu Sawa is known for its beautiful reticulation. In spring, the leaves have bright veins accentuated by the soft pink and creamy green colors of the leaves. In summer, the tree turns a darker green, and in autumn, the leaves change again to beautiful tones of red, orange, and yellow. For the best position and colors, the tree needs some afternoon shade. The tree is also called Beni Shigitatsu Sawa. SPECIFICATIONS Location: Half shade