Acer Palmatum 'Stella Rossa' – Stella Rossa Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Stella Rossa'

Approximate Sizing
25cm Pot - NA
33cm Pot - NA
40cm Pot - NA
50cm Pot - NA

About the Acer Palmatum 'Stella Rossa':
Variety: Acer Palmatum 'Stella Rossa' – Stella Rossa Japanese Maple
Full Size: Typically reaches 1.2–1.5 metres in height, with a spread of 1.5–1.8 metres over 10 years.
Foliage: Deciduous, featuring finely dissected, seven-lobed leaves that emerge bright red with pink hues in spring, maturing to dark purple-red in summer, and transitioning to bright red in autumn.

Why Choose the Acer Palmatum 'Stella Rossa'?

Key Features:

• Graceful Weeping Habit: This variety exhibits a pendulous, mushroom-shaped form, adding elegance and a soft, cascading effect to garden landscapes.
• Seasonal Foliage Colour: The leaves undergo a dynamic colour transformation—starting with bright red in spring, deepening to dark purple-red during summer, and culminating in a vibrant red in autumn.
• Compact Size: With a modest growth habit, 'Stella Rossa' is ideal for smaller gardens, containers, or as an accent in larger landscapes.
• Hardy and Low Maintenance: This cultivar thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soils and prefers partial shade, requiring minimal upkeep while offering year-round beauty.
• Ideal for Japanese Gardens: Its delicate, finely dissected foliage and elegant weeping form make it a perfect addition to Japanese-inspired garden designs.