Buy Acer palmatum 'Red Feathers'

Also Known As

Acer palmatum 'Rilas' Red'
Red Feathers Japanese Maple
Rilas' Red Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

6a-9b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $121

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Acer palmatum 'Red Feathers' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Red Feathers' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with burgundy and red foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Red Feathers'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and red
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: cascading, container plant, dwarf, fall color, lacy leaves, mounding, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Red Feathers'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Smaller growing lace leaf with fine textured purple leaves. In fall, the plant will glow red.

By: Gossler Farms

Dissectum. A very finely dissected form similar to 'Red Filigree Lace' but faster growing.

By: Conifer Kingdom

The cheerful bright orange with which this vigorous 12-18' tree greets spring is probably unsurpassed!, and its bright green of summer turns again to bodacious yellows and oranges in fall. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A fairly vigorous form, with burgundy, feathery leaves that turn bright crimson in fall. Heat-tolerant. 2-3' T x 4-5' W in 10 years.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A lace-leaf form identical in appearance to 'Red Filagree Lace' but more vigorous in growth. Deeply divided leaves hold their color throughout the season. In the fall they turn bright crimson.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Red Feathers is a very cute little dwarf. Slow growing with very finely dissected, feathery looking leaves. Leaf color emerges bright red turning dark red for summer. Fall color is a wonderful bright red. Elegant and attractive lace-leaf selection!

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Finely dissected maroon leaves, but surprisingly heat tolerant and tough. Almost as fine as 'Red Filligree Lace', but much more vigorous in our heat.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

DISSECTUM, red. Its small leaves are similar to 'Red Fillagree Lace'. However this seedling of 'Burgundy Lace' is a stronger growing cultivar. A good alternative to 'Red Fillagree Lace' and good for pot culture.