Acer palmatum ‘Octopus’
Octopus
Leaf Colour(s):
Red
Habit:
Weeping/Mound
Preferred Soil:
Well drained neutral/acid
‘Octopus’ is a vigorous growing dissectum, that has long new shoots (tentacles) that arch outwards and downwards to give ‘Octopus’ it’s name. In spring foliage emerges pink-red, and becomes darker to deep purple red in summer. Autumn colour is bright red.