Acer truncatum 'Baby Dragon' | Cultivar Spotlight
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Meet the exquisite 'Baby Dragon' Shantung Maple, a patented dwarf cultivar renowned for its beauty and rarity. Though challenging to propagate, 'Baby Dragon' is incredibly easy to grow, making it a treasured find in the nursery trade.
In spring and summer, 'Baby Dragon' showcases coral pink new growth, maturing to a lush dark green. Fall brings a stunning display of yellow leaves with flashes of red and orange. Its very small leaves and dense, compact habit make it an excellent candidate for bonsai.
'Baby Dragon' thrives in both the heat of the deep South and colder climates, reaching up to 9 feet in height and 8 feet in width over 15 years. Discovered and introduced by Keith Johannson, this hardy tree is a perfect addition to any garden.
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