Seiryu Japanese Maple 1 - Year Live Plant This is a fascinating cultivar! It is the only strong upright growing lace leaf. Bright green leaves emerge in spring with red overtones turning to a pleasant light green in summer Its lacy leaves emerge green with red highlights, then become light green by summer. On exposed leaves, red margins appear Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society In fall, the color turns beautiful golden with hints of red. 1 - Year plant will reach 20 feet at maturity - shipped in container with soil. Hardy zone 5-8