Acer shirasawanum 'Mr. Sun' Japanese Maple

A happy new Acer shirasuwanum cross with sharply pointed lobes that curl slightly under. Pale green on emergence changing to a medium green through the summer and golden yellow for the fall. The overall effect is light and happy. Discovered by Talon Buchholz and named for its resemblance to a child's drawing of the sun, upright in form with a medium growth rate, excellent cold tolerance. Attributes Leaf Shape Palmate Growth Habit Upright Landscape Height 10 ft. Container Height 6 ft. Minimum Zone 5 Maximum Zone 9 Spring Color Green Summer Color Green Fall Color Gold, Yellow