Acer palmatum 'Shaina' ~ Shaina Japanese Maple steward-bats American Elm is a tall

American Elm is a tall native vase-shaped deciduous tree with a broad rounded crown

A heavy profusion of lipstick red funnel-shaped flowers continuously without deadheading from spring until the first frost

while the upper stems gain bright red hues

Begonia flowers in bloom

Acer palmatum 'Shaina' ~ Shaina Japanese Maple steward-bats American Elm is a tallShaina Japanese Maple is a beautiful dwarf deciduous tree with an upright habit that widens with age to create a mound. Its finely dissected palmate foliage emerges bright red that darkens to marron red before brightening again in fall. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas. Type: Tree Origins: East Asia Height: 3 6' Spread: 3' 5' Spacing: 4' USDA