Acer truncatum 'Skinny Dragon' Shantung Maple EOY Spring color on the leaves

Spring color on the leaves may be a bronze purple

also known as 'Fat Albert WB'

'Nebula' is expected to reach 8 ft in 10 years

'Ruby Falls' is a weeping redbud selection that was developed at NC State University by Dennis Werner

it always has a bright golden yellow to orange fall color

Acer truncatum 'Skinny Dragon' Shantung Maple EOY Spring color on the leavesAcer truncatum 'Skinny Dragon' Rare Heat Tolerant Skinny Dragon Shantung Maple Zones 4 9 Acer truncatum 'Skinny Dragon' leafs out with bright salmon red new growth maturing out to a rich green. 'Skinny Dragon' has one of the most elegant leaves of any of the shantung maples. It is heavily dissected giving even more ornamental appeal. It is estimated to reach 20 25 ft in 10 15 years, 'Skinny Dragon' can grow 2 3 ft a year in ideal growing conditions.