| Acer palmatum 'Ruby Stars' |
USDA Zone: 5-8 |
Ruby Stars Japanese Maple is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its ornamental upright and spreading habit of growth. It has attractive ruby-red deciduous foliage which emerges red in spring. The small lobed palmate leaves are highly ornamental and turn outstanding shades of yellow, orange and red in the fall. The rough gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.
A small upright variety with small star shaped foliage that emerges pinkish-red and darkens to ruby red in summer; outstanding yellow and red hues in fall; a visually stunning specimen for the garden or container.
Ruby Stars Japanese Maple is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
Dwarf
Perfect tree for smaller gardens
Common Name: Japanese Maple, Ruby Stars Dwarf Japanese Maple
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| More About Ruby Stars Dwarf Japanese Maple |
| Height: 5-6 ft |
Spread: 3 ft |
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Ruby Stars Japanese Maple does best in partial sun to partial shade. You may want to keep it away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations. Ruby Stars Japanese Maple makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
