Description:
- Growth Habit: ‘Skeeter’s Broom’ is a compact, upright, and densely branched Japanese maple, often described as resembling a witch’s broom.
- Foliage: The leaves are small, deeply lobed, and emerge bright red in spring. They then mature to a rich purple-red in summer before turning scarlet in the fall.
- Size: Typically reaches 3-4 meters in height and 1-2 meters in width.
- Origin: A witch’s broom mutation discovered on Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’.
- Hardiness: Generally hardy in USDA zones 5-8, but may need afternoon shade in hotter climates to prevent leaf scorch.
Last Updated on July 15, 2025 by admin
