Acer palmatum var. dissectum Autumn Fire' ~ Autumn Fire Japanese Maple Size:15 GALLON IMAGES: Photoset by Forest and

IMAGES: Photoset by Forest and Kim Starr

The large bright pink to salmon flowers with a yellow flag that have a spicy fragrancy and blooms in early to mid spring

Flowers best in filtered sun and rich well-drained soils

Red Pepper is heat and humidity tolerant

The figs are medium-sized and have a sweet flavor

Acer palmatum var. dissectum Autumn Fire' ~ Autumn Fire Japanese Maple Size:15 GALLON IMAGES: Photoset by Forest andAutumn Fire Japanese Maple is a small deciduous tree with a weeping habit and long lasting fall color that can hold into winter. The long, deeply dissected lace like palmate leaves are lush green and turns fiery shades as it transitions to red in fall. Small non showy umbels of red flowers bloom mid spring followed by samaras. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade