Acer japonicum 'Ruby', Ruby Full Moon Maple sun or part sun but prefers afternoon shade in

but prefers afternoon shade in hot sunny locations

A profusion of pink pea-like flowers bloom on bare branches before a dramatic showing of foliage

needle-like leaves densely form along the stems

and a somewhat irregular

Mature size: 3-8 ft T x 1

Acer japonicum 'Ruby', Ruby Full Moon Maple sun or part sun but prefers afternoon shade inAdd a mysteriously dramatic flare to your garden with this small upright Full Moon Maple. Early spring leaves emerge a gothic black red which brightens to blood red in late spring. The drama softens in summer as the leaves mature to bronzed green with a darkened burnished edge; only to return full force with an autumnal kaleidoscope of red, orange, and purple foliage. Mature size: 10 ft tall x 5 ft wide in 10 years Minimum temperature: 20 F