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JUST ARRIVED! 1-Gallon XL Japanese Maples — Bigger Trees, Great Value!

Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' Japanese maple in a #1 nursery container, showing dense maroon foliage with bright red new growth tips on a tall, narrow upright columnar plant

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Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple

Discovered as a witch's broom on a red Japanese maple and introduced by Skeeter Rodd, 'Skeeter's Broom' is a one-of-a-kind Japanese maple that solves one of gardening's most common challenges: bringing bold colour to tight spaces. Tall, narrow, densely compact, and brilliantly red across three seasons, it is an outstanding addition to virtually any garden.

Growth Form & Habit

'Skeeter's Broom' grows with a distinctly upright, narrow columnar habit, including:

  • An impressive height of up to 15 feet tall in 15 years — with a footprint of just 5–6 feet wide
  • Dense, compact branching throughout — a characteristic inherited from its witch's broom origin
  • A strong vertical silhouette that reads beautifully as a specimen, accent, or informal screen

This makes 'Skeeter's Broom' one of the most practical and impactful red Japanese maples available — providing a lot of colour without taking up a lot of room.

Foliage & Seasonal Characteristics

'Skeeter's Broom' delivers bold ornamental interest across all seasons, including:

  • Vivid bright red foliage emerging in spring — a striking seasonal statement
  • Rich maroon summer colour as the foliage matures and deepens
  • Spectacular fire engine red autumn display — one of the most vivid fall colours available
  • Dense compact branching structure with strong winter architectural presence

The dense branching of 'Skeeter's Broom' concentrates its colour into a rich, full display from top to bottom — ensuring outstanding visual impact throughout the growing season.

Ideal for Bonsai & Garden Use

'Skeeter's Broom' is ideal wherever a vertical red accent is needed — tight borders, narrow garden beds, along fences or walls, or as a striking standalone specimen. Its dense compact habit and witch's broom branching also make it an unusual and rewarding subject for bonsai enthusiasts seeking an upright, colour-rich form.

Why Choose Skeeter's Broom?

  • Narrow garden footprint: Up to 15 feet tall but only 5–6 feet wide — bold colour impact without the space demand
  • Three seasons of red: Bright red spring, rich maroon summer, and fire engine red fall — outstanding colour throughout the growing season
  • Dense and compact: Witch's broom habit produces full, lush branching from top to bottom
  • Unique origin story: Discovered as a witch's broom and introduced by Skeeter Rodd — a genuine collector's cultivar
  • Bonsai potential: Dense compact branching and responsive to training
Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple growth form

Typical Skeeter's Broom growth form

Plant Sizes

We offer Skeeter's Broom Japanese maples in several size categories. Measurements are approximate and provided as a general guideline.

Size Category Height Trunk Diameter Description
4" Liners 6–12 inches ¼–½ inch Young plants ideal for training, bonsai, or growing on
Standard 1-Gallon 6–24 inches ¾–1½ inches Well-established plants suitable for landscape or container growing
1-Gallon Extra Large (XL) 12–48 inches ¾–2 inches Grown for a longer period, resulting in better branching, thicker trunks, and a more mature appearance

Please note: Plant size and form will vary depending on the cultivar purchased. Dwarf varieties will naturally be smaller and more compact than standard varieties, even within the same pot size.

Grown in Canada, for Canada. All our Japanese maples are cultivated and shipped from our Canadian nursery with care, ensuring they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in your climate.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom'
Hardiness Zones
5-9
Mature Height
Up to 15 ft. tall (in 15 years)
Mature Width
5-6 ft. wide
Sun Needs
Full sun to partial shade (full sun deepens and holds red foliage colour best)
Water Needs
Moderate – consistent moisture, especially during establishment
Growth Rate
Moderate (8-12 inches per year)
Defining Characteristic
Witch's broom selection with a tall, narrow columnar habit — reaches 15 ft tall but only 5–6 ft wide — dense compact growth with bright red spring foliage and fire engine red fall colour
Tall and Narrow — Big Colour, Small Footprint

Tall and Narrow — Big Colour, Small Footprint

'Skeeter's Broom' is an exceptional space-saving Japanese maple that punches well above its weight. Reaching up to 15 feet tall while staying just 5–6 feet wide, its narrow columnar form delivers maximum colour impact with minimal garden footprint. Whether used as a vertical accent, planted in a tight border, or positioned along a fence line, it brings bold presence and rich red colour to spaces where most Japanese maples simply won’t fit.
Bright Red Spring Foliage Maturing to Rich Maroon

Bright Red Spring Foliage Maturing to Rich Maroon

'Skeeter's Broom' leafs out in a vivid, eye-catching bright red in spring — a bold seasonal statement that draws the eye immediately. As the season progresses, the foliage deepens and matures to a rich maroon, providing warm, saturated colour through the summer months. The dense, compact branching habit typical of witch's broom selections means the colour is concentrated and full, creating a lush and vibrant display from top to bottom.
Fire Engine Red Fall Colour

Fire Engine Red Fall Colour

As autumn arrives, 'Skeeter's Broom' ignites into a spectacular fire engine red — one of the most vivid and saturated fall colour displays of any Japanese maple. The tall, narrow form concentrates this brilliant red into a striking vertical column of colour, creating an unmistakable focal point in the late-season garden.

Sun Needs

Full sun to partial shade (full sun deepens and holds red foliage colour best)

Soil

Prefers rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5). Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter to improve drainage. Avoid compacted or waterlogged conditions. The narrow habit makes it well-suited to in-ground planting in tight spaces; container growing is also possible with a quality, free-draining potting mix.

Temperature

Hardy in zones 5–9. Well-adapted to Canadian climates once established. Protect emerging spring foliage from late frosts. Full sun encourages the deepest red colour expression; some afternoon shade is beneficial in the hottest zones.

Water and Mulching

Water deeply and consistently during the first 2–3 years while roots establish. Once settled, 'Skeeter's Broom' is adaptable but benefits from regular moisture during dry summer periods to maintain foliage health and colour. Apply 2–3 inches of organic mulch around the base (kept clear of the trunk) to retain soil moisture, regulate temperature, and protect roots.

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