Acer palmatum 'Shaina' ~ Shaina Japanese Maple steward-bats while the upper stems gain

while the upper stems gain bright red hues

2020-05-08 14 31 07 Two large English Roseum Rhododendrons blooming along Elderberry Place in the Franklin Glen section of Chantilly

The lemon-sized fruits are a cross between key lime and lemons

Cool Wave® Blue Skies Spreading Pansy

Acer palmatum 'Shaina' ~ Shaina Japanese Maple steward-bats while the upper stems gainShaina Japanese Maple is a beautiful dwarf deciduous tree with an upright habit that widens with age to create a mound. Its finely dissected palmate foliage emerges bright red that darkens to marron red before brightening again in fall. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas. Type: Tree Origins: East Asia Height: 3 6' Spread: 3' 5' Spacing: 4' USDA