Acer circinatum 'Pacific Fire' Japanese Maple Size:3 (3 years old) The bark is also black

The bark is also black with branches curving and twisting upward creating a beautiful somewhat haunting structure

all eyes move to this tree in the spring

fully opening before leaf break

Some belief 'Ryuzu' to be the parent tree of 'Shishigashira'

7 lobed leaves add texture to the picture

Acer circinatum 'Pacific Fire' Japanese Maple Size:3 (3 years old) The bark is also blackThe intense shiny orange red bark of this northwestern native is glorious against the snow or the gray winter sky. Lime green orbicular leaves unfold like fans. Emerges later in spring than the Acer Palmatum, making this an excellent red bark winter interest for colder areas. Delightful to grow, none of the die back issues common to other red bark maples. Upright form with open habit that contrasts the leaves to the bark. Attributes Leaf Shape Palmate