Acer METAMORPHOSA™ | Proven Winners®
Proven Winners is constantly working to refine and improve their offerings for the North American garden and to the nursery industry in using the best in new plant and production materials.
Features
Characteristics
Plant Needs
Few plants bring year-round magic quite like this shrubby Japanese Maple, prized for its delicate texture and ever-changing foliage. In early spring, finely dissected leaves emerge a soft yellow, quickly edged with pink like a watercolor painting come to life. As summer unfolds, those margins shift to creamy white with hints of reddish-orange, giving the whole shrub a warm, glowing effect. Just when you think it couldn’t get better, fall sweeps in and the foliage ignites in shades of fiery orange-red before settling into a rich red-violet.
Developed by the talented Mr. van Meuwen and Mr. Keijzer of the Netherlands, this standout was a finalist in the RHS Plant of the Year competition at the Chelsea Flower Show—a testament to its beauty and performance. Whether as a focal point in a border, a container centerpiece, or part of a woodland garden, this maple brings graceful color and structure throughout the seasons.
Why we love it:
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Ever-changing foliage with pink, orange, red, and violet tones
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Compact, shrubby habit perfect for borders and containers
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Award-nominated and disease-resistant for peace of mind
Characteristics
Plant Needs
Few plants bring year-round magic quite like this shrubby Japanese Maple, prized for its delicate texture and ever-changing foliage. In early spring, finely dissected leaves emerge a soft yellow, quickly edged with pink like a watercolor painting come to life. As summer unfolds, those margins shift to creamy white with hints of reddish-orange, giving the whole shrub a warm, glowing effect. Just when you think it couldn’t get better, fall sweeps in and the foliage ignites in shades of fiery orange-red before settling into a rich red-violet.
Developed by the talented Mr. van Meuwen and Mr. Keijzer of the Netherlands, this standout was a finalist in the RHS Plant of the Year competition at the Chelsea Flower Show—a testament to its beauty and performance. Whether as a focal point in a border, a container centerpiece, or part of a woodland garden, this maple brings graceful color and structure throughout the seasons.
Why we love it:
-
Ever-changing foliage with pink, orange, red, and violet tones
-
Compact, shrubby habit perfect for borders and containers
-
Award-nominated and disease-resistant for peace of mind
