Skeeters Broom Japanese Maple Plant

Skeeters Broom Japanese Maple

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The Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom') is a small, deciduous tree that is prized for its stunning foliage color and unique form.

Skeeters Broom Japanese Maple tree

In the spring, the leaves emerge a bright red, and then turn to a deep burgundy in summer. In the fall, the leaves turn a brilliant scarlet, before shedding to the ground. The Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple has a narrow, upright habit, with multiple stems and a strong vertical line. It grows 6 feet tall or more, but stays only 3 feet wide, making it ideal for narrow spaces, or as a vertical accent plant.

Skeeters Broom Japanese Maple foliage

The Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple is relatively easy to care for. It prefers full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is important to water the tree regularly, especially during the first growing season. Fertilize the tree once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

The Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple is a beautiful and versatile plant that can add a touch of elegance to any garden. It is also a good choice for attracting bees and butterflies.

Here are some tips for growing a Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple:

• Plant the tree in a location that receives full sun or part shade.
• Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage.
• Water the tree regularly, especially during the first growing season.
• Fertilize the tree once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
• Mulch around the tree to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Prune the tree as needed to remove dead or diseased branches and to maintain its desired shape.

Enjoy the beauty of your Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple for many years to come!

Sources

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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.

Growing Zones: 5-8 outdoors

Mature Height:	6-8 ft.
Sunlight:	Full Partial
Mature width:	8-12 ft.
Botanical Name:	Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama
Growth Rate:	Moderate