Acer palmatum 'Sherwood Elfin' Dwarf Japanese Maple nov22 Once your tree slows down

Once your tree slows down in its youth-like vigor in just a few short years this variegation begins to pop

This makes this an excellent dwarf ginkgo to add a unique interest in the ever-shrinking landscape

Red Baron Japanese Maple

with a silver backside to the foliage

'Ding-A-Ling' turns to a bright golden yellow

Acer palmatum 'Sherwood Elfin' Dwarf Japanese Maple nov22 Once your tree slows downAcer palmatum 'Sherwood Elfin' Rare Dwarf Sherwood Elfin Japanese Maple Tree Zones 5 9 'Sherwood Elfin' is not actually a laceleaf, it is simply a dwarf matsumurae. Think of it like a dwarf 'Burgundy Lace' with a slightly more dense habit. It was actually found as chance seedling from 'Sherwood Flame' where it gets 'Sherwood' in its name. It gets 'Elfin' because of its dwarf habit. It leafs out in the early spring as brighter red quickly changing to