Hubbs Red Willow – Acer Palmatum Thread Leaf

Hubbs Red Willow – Acer Palmatum Thread Leaf

A most attractive and vigorous option ‘Hubb’s Red Willow’ is a rich dark burgundy upright ornamental maple with long narrow lobes that are slightly incised, giving  this small tree a willow or bamboo like texture and delicate appearance. Very heat tolerant this is a tough maple. Vase shaped when young it slows down with age forming a beautiful round topped small tree. Fall color comes with an onslaught of fiery oranges and reds.  Its upright form and size make this  beautiful tree a perfect fit and eye-catching focal point specimen for smaller garden spaces, in mass plantings or in pots and other assorted containers.

Average Height: 6 to 8 feet at 10 years

Average Spread: 5 to 6 feet

Sun: Mostly Full Sun

Water: Average

Maintenance: Low

Seasonal Interest: Spring bright red leaves, summer Burgundy, and fiery red and oranges in the fall.