{"product_id":"peve-starfish-japanese-maple-acer-palmatum-peve-starfish","title":"Peve Starfish Japanese Maple - Acer palmatum 'Peve Starfish'","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Rubik, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.4em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eJapanese Maples\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eJapanese maples are among the most versatile and admired ornamental trees, prized for their elegant form, refined foliage, and year-round visual interest. Suitable for both garden planting and bonsai cultivation, these trees adapt beautifully to a wide range of landscapes and growing styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eGrowth Forms \u0026amp; Habits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eJapanese maples are available in a wide variety of natural forms, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright and spreading forms ideal for specimen planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeping and cascading varieties perfect for containers, slopes, and bonsai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and dwarf cultivars well-suited to small gardens, patios, and detailed bonsai work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eTheir graceful branching structure provides beauty even in winter once leaves have fallen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eFoliage \u0026amp; Bark Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eCultivars display a remarkable range of ornamental traits, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep red, burgundy, and purple foliage, often changing through the seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh green or chartreuse leaves with brilliant fall color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariegated patterns with cream, pink, or white accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoral bark selections with striking winter stem color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough or fissured bark types prized for texture and age character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eLeaf shapes range from finely dissected laceleaf forms to broader, classic palmate leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eIdeal for Bonsai \u0026amp; Garden Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eJapanese maples are highly valued for bonsai due to their fine branching, ability to reduce leaf size, and responsiveness to pruning and training. At the same time, they perform exceptionally well as garden trees—whether planted in the ground, grown in containers, or used as focal points in Japanese-inspired landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eWhy Choose Japanese Maples?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-season interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring foliage, summer canopy, brilliant fall color, and elegant winter structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile sizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most varieties mature between 10–15 feet, perfect for small gardens and urban spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, Japanese maples are hardy and require minimal care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for patios, balconies, or featured garden spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for bonsai:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine branching, leaf reduction, and responsive to training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/1235\/5055\/files\/plant-form-also-on-top.png?v=1762212164\" alt=\"Typical Japanese Maple growth form\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #000; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTypical Japanese Maple growth form\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003ePlant Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eWe offer Japanese maples in several size categories. 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