Acer palmatum Firecracker

Ultimate height: 2.5–4 metres in 10-20 years
Ultimate spread: 2.5–4 metres
Soil: Chalk, clay, loam, sand, moist but well–drained, pH neutral
Position: Full sun/partial shade, south–facing or east–facing or west–facing, sheltered
Hardiness: Hardy

A slow-growing, deciduous variety which can be grown as a small tree or shrub. Feathery leaves are purple to reddish during the summer, turning to bright orange and red during the autumn.