Pixie Japanese Maple is a compact, red foliage dwarf tree that grows in zones 5-8. Grown naturally, it forms interesting red clumps on close stems.
Red Pixie Japanese Maple
The Red Pixie Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Pixie') is a beautiful and versatile dwarf tree that is known for its vibrant red foliage. It is a popular choice for landscaping because it is relatively easy to care for and has a long blooming season.
Red Pixie Japanese Maple tree
Red Pixie Japanese Maples can grow up to 6-7 feet tall and 6-7 feet wide. They have a compact, upright habit and are covered in deeply cut, palmate leaves. In the spring, the leaves emerge bright red and gradually turn to a deeper red color in the summer. In the fall, the leaves turn a brilliant scarlet color before falling to the ground.
Red Pixie Japanese Maples prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. They are tolerant of drought once established. Red Pixie Japanese Maples can be propagated by cuttings or seeds.
To care for a Red Pixie Japanese Maple, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the tree in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the tree lightly in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
Red Pixie Japanese Maples are a beautiful addition to any landscape. They can be used as an accent plant, in foundation plantings, or as a specimen plant. Red Pixie Japanese Maples are also a popular choice for container gardening.
Red Pixie Japanese Maple tree in a pot
Here are some tips for incorporating Red Pixie Japanese Maples into your landscape:
- Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- Space the trees 6-7 feet apart, depending on the desired mature size of the trees.
- Water the trees regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the trees in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the trees lightly in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
Enjoy the beauty and versatility of Red Pixie Japanese Maples!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
