Selection by Michael Dirr. In Fall, leaves turn 'orange-red-purple' then die off like embers. New leaves are pink bronze on red stems. Very good summer heat tolerance. Fast growing.
Acer palmatum
''Butterfly''
3/4 Feet
4/5 Feet
5/6 Feet
In spring, new leaves are green with magenta margins.As they mature, the leaves thur grey-green with with cream veriegations. Fall color is rose-red to red-purple. Mature size is 15' x 8'. Slow growing.
Taxodium distichum
'Cascade Falls'
5/6 Feet
6/7 Feet
7/8 Feet
Unique weeping growth habit gives this plant a lovely form.