Acer palmatum Ryusen

Ultimate height: 1.5–2.5 metres in 10-20 years
Ultimate spread: 1–1.5 metres
Soil: Clay, loam, sand, moist but well–drained, pH acid, alkaline, neutral
Position: Partial shade, east–facing or west–facing, sheltered
Hardiness: Hardy

A small, slow-growing, weeping tree that can ultimately reach 2m tall and 1m across, with vertically hanging branches. The leaves are five-lobed, bright green, turning red, yellow and orange in autumn. Inconspicuous green flowers in spring are followed by red, winged fruit in autumn