Elizabeth Vibrant Red Japanese Maple, Dwarf Acer Palmatum Tree - Live Plant

If you're searching for a Japanese maple that truly stands apart, Acer palmatum 'Elizabeth' is sure to capture your attention. This striking cultivar is admired for its vibrant spring foliage, which emerges in brilliant shades of rosy pink, crimson, and cherry red before maturing to rich burgundy-red throughout the summer. As cooler temperatures arrive, the foliage puts on one final spectacular performance, developing into fiery shades of scarlet and crimson that illuminate the autumn landscape. With its graceful branching habit and upright, rounded form, 'Elizabeth' makes an outstanding specimen tree for gardens of all sizes. Whether planted as a focal point, incorporated into a Japanese-inspired landscape, or featured in containers near patios and walkways where its changing colors can be appreciated up close, this beautiful maple offers exceptional ornamental value from spring through fall.

Key Features:

• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade; protection for hot afternoon sun in warmer climates is preferred
• Mature Size: 4-6 ft tall x 3-4 ft wide in 10 years
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 5-9
• Soil Preference: Well-draining
• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; once established, provide supplemental watering during extended dry periods 

Please Note: 

**Each plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, color, or shape from the photos shown.

**All photos are representative of each plant's typical growth habit, color, & features and may not depict the exact crop available at time of purchase

**All trees are GRAFTED (unless otherwise noted in listing title)

Why You'll Love It: Acer palmatum 'Elizabeth' is an exceptional choice for gardeners who appreciate bold seasonal color and elegant structure. Its stunning pink-red spring flush, rich summer foliage, and brilliant fall display provide months of changing beauty, ensuring there's always something to admire. Its moderate size makes it versatile enough for both smaller residential landscapes and larger garden designs, while its graceful habit adds timeless elegance wherever it's planted.