Acer palmatum 'Inazuma'

An upright-growing Japanese maple, this classic cultivar has remained popular for generations for good reason. The large Matsumurae-type leaves emerge in rich shades of red during spring, with coloration becoming a softer, lighter red when grown with some shade. The foliage holds its color well through summer before turning a brilliant scarlet-red in autumn. This historic variety appears in Japanese literature dating back to 1882. Its name translates to “Thunder.”