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Japanese Maple 'Brant's Dwarf': Compact Gem

Overview

Acer palmatum 'Brant's Dwarf' is a compact Japanese maple cultivar, ideal for small spaces, rock gardens, or containers.

Key Characteristics

Family: Sapindaceae
Genus: Acer
Species: palmatum
Cultivar: Brant's Dwarf

Compact Form

This slow-growing cultivar reaches only 3–4 feet tall and wide in 10 years. The leaves are small, deeply lobed, green in summer, turning orange-red in fall. The dense, twiggy habit creates a natural bonsai-like appearance without training.

Uses

Perfect for trough gardens, fairy gardens, bonsai, or small urban courtyards. Very cold hardy. Low maintenance due to slow growth.

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