{"product_id":"skeeters-broom-japanese-maple-acer-palmatum-skeeters-broom-copy","title":"Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple - Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' (Copy)","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;\"\u003eSkeeter's Broom Japanese Maple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eDiscovered 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eGrowth Form \u0026amp; Habit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e'Skeeter's Broom' grows with a distinctly upright, narrow columnar habit, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn impressive height of up to 15 feet tall in 15 years — with a footprint of just 5–6 feet wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, compact branching throughout — a characteristic inherited from its witch's broom origin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strong vertical silhouette that reads beautifully as a specimen, accent, or informal screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eFoliage \u0026amp; Seasonal Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e'Skeeter's Broom' delivers bold ornamental interest across all seasons, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid bright red foliage emerging in spring — a striking seasonal statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich maroon summer colour as the foliage matures and deepens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpectacular fire engine red autumn display — one of the most vivid fall colours available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense compact branching structure with strong winter architectural presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003eThe 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.\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;\"\u003e'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 30px 0 15px 0; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 1.2em; color: #98a869;\"\u003eWhy Choose Skeeter's Broom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 25px 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow garden footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 15 feet tall but only 5–6 feet wide — bold colour impact without the space demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of red:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red spring, rich maroon summer, and fire engine red fall — outstanding colour throughout the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense and compact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Witch's broom habit produces full, lush branching from top to bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique origin story:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discovered as a witch's broom and introduced by Skeeter Rodd — a genuine collector's cultivar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonsai potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense compact branching 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=\"Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple growth form\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #000; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTypical Skeeter's Broom 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 Skeeter's Broom Japanese maples in several size categories. 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