Acer palmatum 'Rugose' Japanese Maple New Introduction the bark becomes a exfoliating

the bark becomes a exfoliating and has multiple color tones adding year round interest

One day he looked up and spotted a broom he must have walked by many times

but is just now making its way to the United States

He had learned of the plant from one of his business partners

Acer palmatum 'Rugose' Japanese Maple New Introduction the bark becomes a exfoliatingAcer palmatum 'Rugose' Rare Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 'Rugose' is a unique Japanese maple that has extraordinary thick leathery leaves, thicker stems, and habit that makes many believe this Japanese maple has more chromosomes than your typical Acer palmatum. 'Rugose' is a selection that was found and introduced by the late great J. D. Vertrees, author of Japanese Maples. This selection has blue green foliage in the spring, turning to orange and red in