Garnet – Acer Palmatum Laceleaf

Garnet – Acer Palmatum Laceleaf

Noted for its wonderful color and vigor Garnet is a medium sized Maple featuring a pendulous, spreading habit with large, deeply cut, and dissected leaves. Small purple flowers emerge in spring giving way to red fruits. Delicate spring foliage emerges a red orange color (similar to the garnet gemstone) holding its lovely color into summer before turning red in the fall.

Average Height: 6 to 8 feet

Average Spread: 8 to 12 feet

Sun: Full sun to partial sun

Blooms:  Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.

Water: Average

Maintenance: Low

Seasonal Interest: Garnet in spring and summer to red  in the fall.