Acer palmatum 'Schmidt's Woods' Strapleaf Japanese Maple Type_Beech Like most deciduous azaleas

Like most deciduous azaleas

this Japanese maple turns a bright orange

often able to handle that southern exposure spot in your yard even in the deep south

The leaf cups upward from the center of the leaf to varying degrees each year

Selected and introduced by Duncan and Davies of New Zealand

Acer palmatum 'Schmidt's Woods' Strapleaf Japanese Maple Type_Beech Like most deciduous azaleasACER PALMATUM 'SCHMIDT'S WOODS' RED STRAP LEAF JAPANESE MAPLE Zones 5 9 'Schmidt's Woods' is a favorite among the nursery visitors. 'Schmidt's Woods' leafs out as a bright red, maturing to a emerald green red. The bright red new growth contrasts nicely older growth. The long strap leaves add extra texture and interest. I am not sure if it is simply a seedling from the woods at one of the Schmidt Nurseries or another strapleaf seedling from Ed Wood,