Ryuzu Mr. Sun originating as a seedling from

originating as a seedling from ‘Mikawa yatsubusa’

The palmate leaves become green in summer with red serrations making a nice summer show

The leafstalks are short and stiff

Leaves emerge in the Spring with a purplish color – hence the name violaceum

The leaves stay bright orange-red for several weeks and then will develop into a green leaf with speckles of red

Ryuzu Mr. Sun originating as a seedling fromRyuzu is a delightful Acer palmatum dwarf that has tightly spaced overlapping leaves. In the spring the leaves emerge light green with faint pink to deep orange overtones. The palmate leaves become green in summer with red serrations making a nice summer show. In fall the leaves turn golden orange. Ryuzu means Ornamental Dragons Head. This dwarf will grow to about 6 feet. Sun afternoon shade.