Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom'
Narrow Red Japanese Maple

Zones 5-9

'Skeeter's Broom' was found as a broom on a red Japanese maple and introduced by Skeeter Rodd, this Japanese maple is unique in that it is a larger growing Japanese maple with a dense compact habit and a narrow garden footprint. The 'Skeeter's  Broom' Japanese maple leafs out as a bright red before maturing to a maroon. Fall colors are a bright fire engine red. 'Skeeter's Broom' may reach up to 15 ft in 15 years only reaching 5-6 ft wide. This makes an excellent addition to any garden as it does not take up a lot of room, but the 'Skeeter's Broom' Japanese maple does provide a lot of color.

Limited Quantities Available !! As we have over a thousand cultivars of Japanese maples, we often do not have many of each cultivar. We recommend that you buy the Japanese maples you want immediately as we often sell out of certain selections.