Quercus petraea 'Purpurea' bark interest If differs from the normal

If differs from the normal species in being more cold hardy and its precocious blooming habit

not really splashed - I guess the term "sanko" is best

Acer japonicum 'Ki Hachijo' is an upright growing

bronzy-red in spring with prominent bright yellow-green mid-veins

As the cool temperature of fall set in 'Olsen's Frosted Strawberry' leaves turn a bright fiery orange to pink-red

Quercus petraea 'Purpurea' bark interest If differs from the normalQuercus petraea 'Purpurea' is a stunning purple leaf form of Sessile Oak and will produce a spectacular reddish foliaged shade tree in time. I've grown Quercus robur 'Purpurea' here in the past and it flushes a nice red and then quickly fades to green in our hot climate (North Carolina) whereas Quercus petraea 'Purpurea' starts with dark green leave that become more intensely red with the heat of the summer. Truly a remarkable tree and should be much