Acer palmatum 'Red Spider'

Also Known As

Red Spider Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 6'-12'
W: 6'-12'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Red Spider' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Red Spider' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with red foliage. In spring flowers emerge. 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 'Red Spider'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous red
Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Red Spider'

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

With narrow lobes cut almost to the mid-vein, the leaves of this 4-6' maple might resemble those of bamboo, except for their colorfulness: opening deep-red-orange, maturing to a bronzy-green. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A red strapleaf (linearlobum) which is dinctive for its somewhat heavier lobes. It keeps the red well in summer and turns scarlet in the fall. Zone 5. This photo is from Michael Healy.

By: Whitman Farms

LINEARILOBUM, red . Another linearlobum, this variety originated in Canada. Its foliage is strong red throughout the year. A very attractive straight growing tree with slender, lacy leaves creating webs of great beauty!