Acer palmatum 'Brandt's Dwarf'

Also Known As

Brandt's Dwarf Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Brandt's Dwarf' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Brandt's Dwarf' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with red foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with 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 'Brandt's Dwarf'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous red
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Brandt's Dwarf'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This dwarf Japanese Maple originated as a witch's broom. Spring leaves are bright red, changing to green-red by summer. Fall color is bright red.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Oldest sport from A. 'Atropurpureum.' Foliage emerges bright plum-red slowly fading to green late in the season. Brilliant crimson in fall. Great small accent.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Although Brandt's Dwarf is vigorous as a youngster, it is a true dwarf and will top out at 3' x 3'. The spring and fall color is bright red with greenish in the middle. It is happy in full sun. Good container or rock garden plant.

By: Whitman Farms

DWARF, red. This unusual dwarf tree makes an ideal specimen tree or container tree. Dark, rusty-rose leaves burst forth in the spring and then, with the heat of summer, the leaves turn to a bluish green. The second growth in early summer repeats the rusty-rose color, then turning to a beautiful tan and ultimately to green. The combination of rose, tan and green is uniquely beautiful. Fall color is burnt-crimson.