Acer palmatum 'Otaha'

Otaha Japanese Maple Often noted for its brilliant spring display. 'Otaha' emerges with bright, almost fluorescent pinkish-red leaves that certainly grab attention. This intense color holds for a few weeks before gradually softening towards green or bronze-green for the summer. Fall colors are typically in the orange to red range. Usually forms a small, bushy shrub.

• Size: Small, shrubby, perhaps 4-6 ft tall.
• Uses: Spring color accent, containers, small gardens.
• Care: Morning sun/afternoon shade. Moist, well-drained soil. Zones 5-9.