‘Skeeter’s Broom’ Japanese maple Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' Type:Japanese maplestrees — ornamental Notable Traits:exceptional fall colorstriking foliage Hardiness:Zone 5 – 8 Mature Height:4-6ft Foliage:red Description New growth on this compact Japanese maple emerges a lovely bright red. As the foliage matures it takes on more of a burgundy color. Small, slow-growing, upright trees grow to 6′ high and wide in 10 years.