Acer palmatum 'Shaina'
Japanese maple
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
The new foliage of this striking Japanese maple emerges in spring a vibrant red, and as it ages it deepens in colour, turning rich claret until the autumn when it becomes a brighter shade once again before it falls. In shadier conditions, where the foliage is shaded by the outermost leaves, it may turn greenish, but it will usually retain a mahogany blush. 'Shaina' makes a superb specimen in borders or large containers.