Monday, March 31, 2014

March 24-30 Coral Bark Japanese Cut Leaf Maple

Near the intersection of Estaugh and Medford Leas Way, you will find the specimen tree:   Japanese Cutleaf Maple--Acer palmatum 'Coral Bark".

This beautiful small tree has brilliant coral bark on the young branches, and over the past weeks, the color has greatly intensified.  The color provides a wonderful focal point in the Arboretum to cheer us, even on a gloomy day.

Watch the pale green leaves emerge as spring arrives, and see them deepen
in color over the summer months.





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