Acer shirasawanum 'Little Fella' Dwarf Red Japanese Maple Tree MegaDrop Rare Spring Blast Japanese Maple

Rare Spring Blast Japanese Maple

'Beni mikawa' is expected to reach 3ft tall and 3 ft wide in 10 years

Michael Dirr as a chance seedling at Mount Airy Arboretum in Cincinnati

but not limited to

separately from the reticulated variegated Japanese maples selected by Buchholz Nursery that became the Ghost series

Acer shirasawanum 'Little Fella' Dwarf Red Japanese Maple Tree MegaDrop Rare Spring Blast Japanese MapleAcer shirasawanum 'Little Fella' Dwarf Red Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 'Little Fella' is a slow growing deciduous variety that stands upright. Its foliage boasts a rich plum purple hue, adorned with small, deeply divided lobes. As autumn sets in, the leaves turn a vibrant red with yellow margins. Thriving best in sun or partial shade and well drained soil, 'Little Fella' typically reaches a height of 7 ft and a width of 3 ft over 10 years. Limited