A. Japonicum Fairy Lights

Acer japonicum Fairy Lights is a slow growing dwarf Japanese maple that has leaves much like A. japonicum Dancing Peacock but are more highly dissected. In Spring, foliage emerges light green, changing to deep green in the summer. In Fall, Fairy lights shines just like other japonicums going through all the fall colors with magnificence. Fall colors will range from bright yellow to then orange and then flaming scarlet red. Fairy lights forms a low growing tree with horizontal branches. Remaining small, it’s compact form makes it great for a smaller garden or a container. Fairy lights is hardy to -10° F. Prefers afternoon shade in hot climate.