Acer palmatum 'Sophia' Rare Japanese Maple Maple Ridge Introduction ‘Shaggy Dog’ forms a rounded

‘Shaggy Dog’ forms a rounded mound with soft green foliage

red samaras hang from it's graceful branches during the summer forming a nice contrast with the green heavily textured leaves

The dusted variegation turns purple in the fall to go with the orange foliage

‘Otome zakura’ also grows with a very attractive

Acer palmatum 'Sophia' Rare Japanese Maple Maple Ridge Introduction ‘Shaggy Dog’ forms a roundedAcer palmatum Sophia is a new introduction by Maple Ridge Nursery that was discovered as a chance seedling. Sophia is still under observation, but there is no doubt that this is a special Japanese maple tree. Sophia is a matsamurae type Japanese maple with thin leaves with lobes that are wider at the base. These leaves emerge in spring with a pale orange color and defined veining. As temperatures increase, the leaves turn to an attractive olive green.