Acer palmatum 'Sherwood Flame' Red Upright Japanese Maple Crinkle Leaf 'Aurea' glows a bright yellow

'Aurea' glows a bright yellow when given enough sun and really stands out in the landscape

perfect for most landscapes

but can also be left alone to form more of a ground cover

‘Kyokko yatsubusa’ has a dwarf-like growth habit that does not get very tall

Fall color is generally orange but sometimes red or yellow

Acer palmatum 'Sherwood Flame' Red Upright Japanese Maple Crinkle Leaf 'Aurea' glows a bright yellowAcer palmatum Sherwood Flame was selected by Will Curtis of Sherwood, Oregon from a seedling of 'Burgundy Lace', 'Sherwood Flame is an excellent addition to any garden. I have read many descriptions of this plant written by authors who consider this cultivar very similar to its parent. I have to respectfully disagree. At least in our climate this plant is very different. In early spring 'Sherwood Flame' may be quite purple like its parent but the rest