Acer palmatum ‘Skeeter’s Broom’ is a slow growing deciduous Japanese maple. It has an upright, compact growth habit. The deeply lobed leaves are red maroon during the spring and summer. It turns bright red in the autumn. Acer palmatum ‘Skeeter’s Broom’ can be grown in full sun or partial shade, in a sheltered position. It has an eventual height of 2.5m, and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
