As I was wandering the autumn garden today, I realized we have quite a few Japanese maples, including this very red cultivar that is even more red this time of year.

We added this tree about 23 years ago when we added the woodland garden and it is getting tall–over twenty feet, and well-branched. It leafs out with a red tinge, turns a darkish red with just a hint of green in the summer, then flames brilliant scarlet as the leaves end their lives with a glorious flare.

My future plans for this tree are to enjoy its carefree beauty.