Acer palmatum 'Ruby De Sofia'

Ruby de Sofia Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Ruby de Sofia')
Add a splash of precious color with 'Ruby de Sofia'! This newer dwarf maple truly lives up to its gem-like name, emerging in spring with leaves glowing in a rich, intense ruby-red. What makes it stand out? Gardeners are finding it holds onto that stunning deep red color exceptionally well through summer heat, resisting the fade to green better than many older red varieties. Autumn delivers another burst of brilliant crimson-scarlet. With its naturally compact and bushy shape, 'Ruby de Sofia' is a perfect jewel for containers or adding lasting red impact to smaller garden spots.
* Size: Dwarf, expected to mature around 4-6 ft tall and wide.
* Uses: Containers, front of border, small garden specimen, long-lasting red color.
* Care: Develops best, richest color in sun to partial shade; provide afternoon shade in the hottest climates. Needs moist, well-drained soil. Zones 5-9.