LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Reaches 16 to 18 ft. tall and wide; smaller in harsh winter climates.
| Description | Distinctive palmate leaves with slender, curved leaflets that resemble the form of a dragon’s paw as they emerge. New leaves are a fiery red in spring, mature to a to deep burgundy, then turn a crimson-red in fall. A classic small specimen or accent that provides phenomenal contrast to green-leafed plants. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
| Care Instructions | Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |



