Acer palmatum ‘Hubbs Red Willow’ Bamboo Leaf Japanese Maple | #3 Container | 20–30" Tall

Add elegant texture and dramatic color to your landscape with this live Acer palmatum ‘Hubbs Red Willow’, a linearilobum Japanese maple known for its bamboo-like foliage and vibrant seasonal color. This ornamental tree features narrow, string-like leaves that emerge bright red in spring, creating a graceful, airy texture reminiscent of bamboo. In summer, the foliage deepens to rich maroon tones and broadens slightly for a lush layered look. In autumn, it displays a brilliant crimson-red color that enhances any garden.

This vigorous and fast-growing tree reaches approximately 10–12 feet tall in 10–12 years, making it suitable for Japanese-inspired gardens, modern landscapes, patios, and as an ornamental focal point. The tree has an upright, graceful branching habit and thrives in USDA zones 5–9.

You will receive one healthy, rooted Acer palmatum ‘Hubbs Red Willow’ tree, originally grown in a #3 container, approximately 20–30 inches tall, securely packaged for safe arrival.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Hubbs Red Willow Japanese Maple
• Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Hubbs Red Willow’
• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
• Growth Stage: Young established tree
• Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
• Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
• Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture
• Mature Height: Approximately 10–12 feet in 10–12 years
• Growth Habit: Upright graceful branching
• Growth Rate: Moderate to vigorous
• USDA Zones: 5–9
• Spring Foliage: Bright red narrow leaves
• Summer Foliage: Deep maroon tones
• Fall Color: Brilliant crimson red
• Special Features: Bamboo-like linearilobum foliage with fast growth
• Container Friendly: Yes, excellent for patios and decorative containers while young

Landscape Uses

• Japanese-inspired gardens
• Modern ornamental landscapes
• Patio and courtyard gardens
• Collector maple gardens
• Accent and specimen tree plantings

Care Tip

Morning sun with afternoon shade helps preserve vibrant red foliage color in hotter climates. Mulching helps maintain cool roots and even soil moisture.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.