Acer palmatum 'Frosted Purple' Japanese Maple Habit_Upright and outside the box

and outside the box

Inaba shidare is an excellent patio plant and the growth lends itself well to large container growing

This would explain its vigor and heat tolerance

and tan throughout the trunk and branching that provides great year-round interest

In this variegation

Acer palmatum 'Frosted Purple' Japanese Maple Habit_Upright and outside the boxAcer palmatum 'Frosted Purple' Pink Purple Reticulated Variegated Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 'Frosted Purple' has a pink purple reticulation to the leaf that makes this tree stand out. The reticulated veins seem to hold well throughout the summer. New growth flushes during the summer are a bright red and often show reticulation as well. Fall color ranges from bright red to red purple. I would expect 'Frosted Purple' to reach 8 10 ft in 10 years. Give