Acer palmatum ‘Winter Flame’ – Dwarf Coral Bark Japanese Maple | Red Winter Bark Tree | #1 Container Plant

Bring vibrant four-season beauty to your landscape with this live Acer palmatum ‘Winter Flame’, a striking dwarf coral bark Japanese maple prized for its glowing red winter branches and colorful seasonal foliage. This elegant ornamental tree produces chartreuse-green leaves with a lightly twisted and textured appearance during spring and summer, creating graceful movement and visual interest in the garden. In autumn, the foliage transforms into brilliant golden-yellow tones before dropping to reveal the tree’s spectacular coral-red bark throughout winter. Compact and upright in habit, ‘Winter Flame’ matures to approximately 6–7 feet tall in 15 years, making it perfect for patios, small gardens, decorative containers, Japanese-inspired landscapes, and ornamental focal point plantings. Rare and highly sought after, this dwarf coral bark maple delivers exceptional color and structure in every season, especially during the winter months when its vivid bark becomes the highlight of the landscape. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Winter Flame’
✔️ Originally grown in #1 container
✔️ Healthy, rooted dwarf Japanese maple
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Winter Flame Japanese Maple
Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Winter Flame’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Young established tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture
Mature Height: Approximately 6–7 feet in 15 years
Growth Habit: Upright compact branching tree
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 6–9
Spring & Summer Foliage: Chartreuse green with lightly curled texture
Fall Color: Bright golden yellow
Winter Interest: Brilliant coral-red bark
Special Features: Four-season ornamental interest and compact dwarf habit
Container Friendly: Yes, excellent for decorative containers and patios

🌿 Perfect Landscape Uses
✔ Japanese-inspired gardens
✔ Small-space ornamental landscapes
✔ Patio and container gardens
✔ Winter interest plantings
✔ Collector maple gardens

💡 Care Tip: Morning sun with afternoon shade helps protect delicate foliage in warmer climates while enhancing bark color during winter. Mulch around the base to maintain cool, evenly moist roots.