Acer palmatum ‘Peve Starfish’ Live Japanese Maple | Rare Starfish Leaf Tree | Red Dwarf Ornamental Maple | #3 Container Grown | 20–30 Inches Tall

Add a truly unique focal point to your landscape with Acer palmatum ‘Peve Starfish’, a rare Japanese Maple celebrated for its unusual starfish-shaped leaves and brilliant seasonal color. This collectible dwarf maple features deeply cupped crimson-red foliage that resembles tiny sea stars, creating a one-of-a-kind texture and silhouette in the garden.
In spring, vibrant bright red leaves emerge and gradually mature to rich maroon tones through summer, with fresh flushes of red growth appearing throughout the season. In autumn, the foliage transforms into glowing crimson scarlet, delivering a spectacular fall display. Compact and slow growing, ‘Peve Starfish’ is perfect for containers, small gardens, patios, Zen gardens, and ornamental landscape accents. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Peve Starfish’ tree
✔️ Height: approximately 20–30 inches tall
✔️ Grown in #3 nursery container
✔️ Healthy, rooted Japanese Maple
✔️ Shipped wrapped in moisture-retaining plastic bag

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Peve Starfish Japanese Maple
Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Peve Starfish’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Young container-grown tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: 6–8 feet
Mature Width: 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Provide afternoon shade in hotter climates to protect delicate foliage and maintain vibrant leaf color. Mulching helps retain moisture and keeps roots cool during summer heat.