Acer x freemanii 'Autumn Fantasy' (Autumn Fantasy Maple) Height or Caliper:Utility The peeling brown bark is

The peeling brown bark is extremely showy and adds significant winter interest

therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided

It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth

Red Dragon Japanese Maple is a fine choice for the yard

The glossy pointy leaves are highly ornamental and remain dark green throughout the winter

Acer x freemanii 'Autumn Fantasy' (Autumn Fantasy Maple) Height or Caliper:Utility The peeling brown bark isAutumn Fantasy Maple is a deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should only be pruned in summer after the leaves have fully developed, as it may 'bleed' sap if pruned in late winter or early spring. It has no significant negative characteristics. Autumn Fantasy