Acer palmatum 'Sharp's Pygmy'

A dwarf, upright Japanese Maple. This classic variety has become very popular for bonsai work. The star-shaped leaves are green in spring and summer changing to orange-red in the fall. This tree has a naturally compact growth habit without becoming too dense. It will have a "bonsai" look on its own with very little formal training. 'Sharp's Pygmy' is also very popular as a container plant. Easy to grow and durable in many different environments. Discovered in the 1980s by Jim Sharp.