A low-branching, dwarf tree with a delicate, weeping form. The foliage holds its beautiful crimson color throughout summer and can turn bright scarlet in autumn. Sun-tolerant in cooler regions, where sunlight intensifies the foliage color. Site in a bright dappled shade setting elsewhere. Well-suited for use as a container specimen. Deciduous. Full sun can lead to tip burn on the foliage.They may suffer leaf scorch with excess sun, wind, or drought.  

Average Size at Maturity Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. tall and wide, in natural form.
Bloom Time Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Design Ideas Plant beside a stream or pond where its cascading branches will look superb. Use the extremely fine texture and reddish hue of its leaves to contrast areas of coarser green plants. Beautiful above a large rock or wall where the limbs can spill over. A great specimen plant for the woodsy landscape.
Deciduous/ Evergreen Deciduous
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Red
Garden Style Asian/Zen
Growth Habit Weeping
Growth Rate Moderate
Landscape Use Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Poolside, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden
Light Needs  Partial sun
Soil Needs Tree & Shrub Food
Special Feature Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Fall Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil
Water Needs Moderate
Watering Needs Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.