Acer palmatum 'Red Select' ~ Red Select Japanese Maple Size:20 GALLON IMAGE: Alan Levine from Strawberry

IMAGE: Alan Levine from Strawberry

The glossy dark green foliage turns burgundy in fall and can also be used as a groundcover

Crown and root rot may occur in poorly drained soils

IMAGES: Photos by Matt Lavin

with Quercus texana

Acer palmatum 'Red Select' ~ Red Select Japanese Maple Size:20 GALLON IMAGE: Alan Levine from StrawberryThe Red Select Japanese Maple is a deciduous tree known for its finely dissected, lace like leaves and its weeping growth habit. The leaves are finely dissected, giving them a lace like appearance. They are a deep red color in the spring and summer, turning a vibrant red in the fall. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas. Type: Tree Origins: East Asia Height: 6 10 Spread: 8 15 Spacing: 12 USDA Hardiness Zone: