Acer palmatum 'Mama' Dwarf Japanese Maple orange thin leaves giving it the

thin leaves giving it the nickname “ribbon leaf”

At other times the variegation can be quite subtle

except for the pink and red edges to the leaves

This mounding shrub type maple tolerates more sun than most green lace leafs

‘Mahogany’ then holds varying shades of red all year long

Acer palmatum 'Mama' Dwarf Japanese Maple orange thin leaves giving it theAcer palmatum 'Mama' is a small, upright Japanese maple with very irregular leaves. The leaves of 'Mama' are cut and dissected in a multitude of ways giving the overall texture of the tree a very different look. 'Mama' will be green in the spring and summer. 'Mama' looks great in the fall too with yellow to red fall color. 10 Year Size: Height: 4 6 feet Width: 3 5 feet