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Skeeter’s Broom Japanese Maple
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Skeeter’s Broom Japanese Maple
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Skeeter’s Broom Japanese Maple
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Skeeter’s Broom Japanese Maple
  • Hardiness Zones

    5-9

  • Mature Height

    5 - 8 feet

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • Ship As

    2-4 FT

Skeeter’s Broom Japanese Maple

Big seasonal color. Slim footprint. Built for modern gardens.

  • Narrow, upright habit for small garden spaces
  • Bright red to maroon to scarlet foliage
  • Easy-care structure with minimal pruning needs
1 for $105.29 $129.99 Save 19%
SKU: 11403

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Own Root & Jumbo Own Root Roses grown on their own roots, valued for cold hardiness, strong rebound, and long lifespan. Gardeners in colder climates or anyone looking for a durable, long-living rose that stays true to its natural growth habit.
Premium WOW!® Roots Grafted roses designed for improved vigor, larger blooms, and better adaptability across different soil and growing conditions. Gardeners who want stronger performance, bigger blooms, and reliable growth across a wide range of environments.
Fortuniana Rootstock A specialized grafted rootstock known for increased bloom production, vigorous growth, and strong resistance to soil-borne issues. Ideal for warm climates (especially the South) or challenging soils like sandy conditions where extra vigor and resilience matter.
Jumbo WOW!® Roots An upgraded WOW!® root system grown larger in the field, delivering a more established bareroot with faster early performance. Arrives bareroot or potted depending on time of year. Gardeners who want a larger starting plant with more immediate impact and quicker establishment in the garden.

 

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Skeeter’s Broom Japanese Maple is your answer when space is limited but color is non-negotiable. This upright, deciduous shrub offers dynamic foliage throughout the growing season—starting bright red in spring, maturing to deep maroon in summer, and finishing in a bold fire-engine red each fall. Reaching up to 15 feet tall and staying just 5–6 feet wide, it’s the perfect vertical accent for tight borders, containers, and small landscapes. Naturally compact and low-maintenance, it delivers structure and vibrant foliage with very little effort.

Perfect for tight spaces: Designed by nature for modern gardens, Skeeter’s Broom grows tall and slim—ideal when ground space is at a premium. Its narrow silhouette means you can plant it near walkways, patios, or in foundation beds without crowding neighboring plants. This is a Japanese maple that fits beautifully into city gardens, suburban front yards, and container plantings, adding height and color without taking over.

A full season of foliage interest: This maple is all about dependable, evolving color. In early spring, new growth emerges in a vivid bright red. As the season progresses, leaves deepen to a rich maroon, providing a dramatic backdrop for surrounding greenery. When autumn arrives, the tree ends its season with a bold display of fire-engine red foliage—making it a standout in any fall landscape.

Minimal effort. Maximum presence: Thanks to its naturally compact, upright habit, Skeeter’s Broom requires little pruning to maintain its shape. It thrives in well-drained soil with average moisture and tolerates partial shade to full sun in most climates. Once established, this is a fuss-free tree that adds year-round structure and vibrant seasonal color without demanding attention.

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  • Hardiness Zones

    5-9

  • Mature Height

    5 - 8 feet

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • Ship As

    2-4 FT

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