Acer shirasawanum x palmatum 'Shira Red' Japanese Maple dec12 'Tattoo' has a tightly layering

'Tattoo' has a tightly layering habit reaching 2 ft in height by 2-3 ft in width in 10 years

It has also been known under the name 'Albolimbatum'

Mid-summer coloration can be a red-green before turning to bright fiery red in the fall

While it may appear vigorous when young

Acer shirasawanum x palmatum 'Shira Red' Japanese Maple dec12 'Tattoo' has a tightly layeringAcer shirasawanum 'Shira Red' Red Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 An extremely rare hybrid between Acer shirasawanum and Acer palmatum, 'Shira Red' is very unique and different. It has the large full red leaf of an Acer palmatum selection, yet the branching of Acer shirasawanum. The seed on 'Shira Red' also turns upward above the leaf which is typical of Acer shirasawanum. The large graceful leaves on this Japanese maple are exceptionally beautiful,