Acer palmatum 'Green Hornet' silver leaves later turning to red in

later turning to red in color

he was hoping this would allow him to cross Pinckneya bracteata  with Emmenopterys henryi (a fairly close relative but much larger growing and more cold hardy)

SIZE:   groundcover to about 2'

Acer palmatum ‘Hiryu’ is a magnificent upright Japanese maple with narrow tipped leaves

Acer palmatum 'Green Hornet' silver leaves later turning to red inAcer palmatum 'Green Hornet' Green Laceleaf Green Hornet Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 Acer palmatum Green Hornet has a pendulous growth habit with dainty lace style leaves. Green Hornet leaves emerge in the spring with a pink to orange coloration. As they mature the leaves will turn green for the summer. In the fall the leaves turn a bright fire engine red. 'Green Hornet' makes an great landscape tree that grows well in sun or shade in most climates.