Acer palmatum var. dissectum Autumn Fire' ~ Autumn Fire Japanese Maple

Autumn Fire Japanese Maple is a small deciduous tree with a weeping habit and long lasting fall color that can hold into winter.  The long, deeply dissected lace-like palmate leaves are lush green and turns fiery shades as it transitions to red in fall.  Small non-showy umbels of red flowers bloom mid-spring followed by samaras.  Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas. Type:  Tree Height: 5’ - 6’  Spread:  6’ - 8’ Spacing:  7’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Red Season of Interest: Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly. Mulch in southern climates to keep roots cool.  Keep pruning to a minimum and prune in fall or winter. Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, fusarium, wilt, botrytis, anthracnose, and root rots.  Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, bore