Japanese Red Maple Tree (2-3 feet tall} Deep red spring foliage Beautiful golden, orange or red color in Autumn Zone: 5-8 / Mature Height: 10' - 15' Spread: to 10' / Growth: moderate / Part Sun - Full Shade / Soil: Widely adaptable / Moisture: Well-drained, Moist / Form: rounded, uprigh Size shipped: 3-4 ft tall in containers with soilless media and a 9 month slow release fertilizer Now is the time to transplant! Cooler temperatures and more rainfall provide a smooth transition for the plants. As long as your soil is not frozen solid 2 inches below ground level, the roots will still take perfectly and continue to grow throughout the winter. This gives you a head start on a spring and summer of production.