The Elizabeth Japanese Maple is a rare dwarf Japanese maple prized for its compact form and ever-changing foliage color throughout the seasons. Discovered as a unique witches’ broom mutation by Skeeter Rod and named after his wife, Elizabeth, this ornamental maple delivers exceptional beauty in small landscapes, conifer gardens, and decorative containers.
In spring, ‘Elizabeth’ emerges with brilliant bright red new growth that creates an eye-catching focal point in the garden. As the season progresses, lime green tones begin to blend into the foliage, producing striking contrast against the red leaves. During summer, the foliage matures to a greener hue while fresh red growth continues to appear, adding continuous color and texture. In autumn, this compact Japanese maple finishes the season with vibrant scarlet red fall color that lights up the landscape.
