Acer palmatum 'Peve Starfish' ~ Peve Starfish Japanese Maple prefers-alkaline-soil hence the name "Flame"

hence the name "Flame"

Portora Upright Elephant Ear is a large bulb perennial with massive textured foliage

2020-05-18 18 06 26 Purpureum Elegans Rhododendron starting to bloom along Tranquility Court in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill

The glossy deep green foliage emerges copper-bronze and turns vibrant shades of red

then turns bright red in fall

Acer palmatum 'Peve Starfish' ~ Peve Starfish Japanese Maple prefers-alkaline-soil hence the name "Flame"Peve Starfish Japanese Maple is a dwarf deciduous tree with an upright rounded crown and palmate leaves that cup downward emerge bright red and deepen to burgundy before returning to bright red in fall. Small, non showy but attractive umbels of red flowers bloom in spring followed by samaras. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but prefers afternoon shade in southern areas. Type: Tree