Acer palmatum Skeeter's Broom is a deciduous shrub that bears colour-changing leaves throughout the seasons. Its five-lobed foliage allows each leaf to show off outstanding shades, starting with bright red in Spring, deep purple-red in Summer and a ruby-red in Autumn. This plant, which can be grown as a small tree, provides good presence when it reaches its ultimate height and spread of up to 2.5m. Acers can be cared for with relative ease. Plant in an area of partial shade and aim to avoid long periods of exposure to full sunlight. It can tolerate most soil types, requiring you keep it moist, well-drained and ensure watering is kept to a regular, consistent level. Choose your preferred pot size - 9cm, 3L or 10L - from the selection menu. This is always subject to stock availability. Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves. Characteristics: Upright, deciduous shrub with five-lobed leaves that bear a bright red colour in Spring. This matures to a deep purple-red in late Summer, before a ruby-red shade shows in Autumn. Growth and Spread: Ultimate height and spread of 1.5 -2.5m. Care and Maintenance: Acers prefer partial shade, so avoid prolonged exposure to full sun. It will tolerate most soil types, as long as this remains well-drained and watered well. Period of Interest: Foliage maintains red colour from Spring to Autumn, with a hint of purple showing in late Summer.