Acer palmatum ssp. matsumurae 'Autumn Fire' fresh/green seed - Common Bonsai,Hardwood - Autumn Fire Japanese Maple Page

Acer palmatum ssp. matsumurae 'Autumn Fire' is a stunning Japanese Maple that truly lives up to its fiery name. This vigorous, low-growing tree captivates with its intricate, dissected foliage and mesmerizing seasonal color transitions. In the spring, 'Autumn Fire' awakens with light green leaves accented by delicate pink edges, creating an enchanting display that gradually deepens to a lush, medium green as summer takes hold. But it's in the fall that this exceptional cultivar truly shines, with its foliage transforming into a breathtaking palette of brilliant red-orange to crimson, ensuring your landscape is bathed in warm, vibrant hues. Known for its adaptability and heat tolerance, 'Autumn Fire' thrives in a variety of conditions, reaching an elegant, prostrate bell shape, typically 3-5 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide in ten years. Ideal for well-drained, elevated soil and full sun exposure, this chance seedling—discovered in 1979 and named by Dells Japanese Maple Nursery in 1996—brings a touch of fiery brilliance and refined elegance to any garden. However, it is important to note that, like all cultivars grown from seed, the resulting seedlings may or may not resemble the mother tree.