Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi', Dissected Japanese Maple chaparral filamented panicles bloom April –

filamented panicles bloom April – May just above pretty

but still happiest in summer-dry conditions

and birds (for the seeds) will pore over it

Under 6' tall and wide

Coppery-brown stems/branches can be coppiced regularly and will form plenty of catkins in the first year after cutting back

Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi', Dissected Japanese Maple chaparral filamented panicles bloom April –Pink, white, red, and green variegation grace this delicately dissected leaved Japanese Maple. Shelter this beauty from the hot summer sun to protect and prolong the variegation. Forms a weeping mounding shape. Mature size: 4 6 ft T x 4 6 ft W Minimum temperature: 20 F