Acer palmatum 'Ryusen'

A vigorous weeping Japanese Maple with palmate leaves. 'Ryusen' is one of the very best Japanese Maples. The branches weep straight down. A specimen can be achieved fairly quickly because this variety grows FAST! The spring color is bright green fading to medium green for summer. 'Ryusen' grows most of the summer, so both light and dark green leaves will be present at the same time. It must be staked for height, otherwise it will form a unique ground cover. The fall color is blazing orange-yellow. Introduced by Kobayashi Nursery in Japan.