A newer selection coming out of New Zealand, this Japanese Maple is characterized as having deep, purple-red, finely dissected leaves. Spring color is a brighter red, deepening to a purple red as leaves age. Fall color is flaming scarlet. Well branched, upward than cascading branches creates a pleasing, mounding form. 7 to 8 feet tall, and up to 10 feet wide, but it will get there slowly.
As will all Japanese Maples, provide deep, rich, well composted soil. If you are amending the soil, it is best to dig in compost to the plant's eventual width, so as to provide adequate conditions for the entire, eventual root profile. Amending just the hole that the tree is planted in is akin to planting the tree in a slightly bigger pot. Plant in filtered light to full shade, avoiding any mid-day sun or reflective sun. East or north exposures are best unless thre is a very good canopy and no reflective heat. Water weekly. Do not shear.