Buy Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom'

Also Known As

Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

5a-9b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $91

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Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with bronze and burgundy foliage. Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and burgundy
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, compact, container plant, dwarf

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has deep purple small leaves on a narrow growing 12'-15' plant. Great for the small garden. Brilliant red fall color.

By: Gossler Farms

This miniature (slowly to 3-6') ?Bloodgood? has small (2-3") leaves with 7 sharply tipped lobes that emerge bright-red changing to a deep purple red which is held over summer; fine upright ?mini? for container, bonsai. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Found as a witches'-broom on 'Bloodgood' with distinctively longer leaves. Each lobe is ovate with a long, pointed tip. Leaves first emerge bright red turning dark, purple red as the season progresses. Like its parent, it holds its color well into fall. Photo taken in late October. The larger sized trees are well developed and very full.

By: Bloom River Gardens

'Skeeter's Broom' originated from a witches' broom on Bloodgood. It was found and named by Edward "Skeeter" Rodd of Raraflora Nursery in Pennsyvania. Like its parent plant, Skeeter's Broom holds its red color well changing to a purple-red in summer. Its twiggy and upright habit may reach 6 feet, making a perfect addition to any garden.

By: jensfarm maples

This is a tight, upright, vigorous broom of Bloodgood.

By: Whitman Farms

DWARF, red. A sport of 'Bloodgood', the new growth on this Witches Broom starts out bright red. As the seasons change, it progresses from burgundy to green, and finally, to a rich bronze. Leaves are deeply lanced.