Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple Tree

Acer palmatum 'Skeeters Broom'

$149⁹⁰

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple Tree highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Acer palmatum 'Skeeters Broom'
Growing Zones

5-8
Mature Height

4 - 6 feet
Mature Spread

3 - 5 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Slow
Flower Color

Red
Fall Color

Red
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

When Dormant
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring

Growing Zones 5-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

Rich & Lacy - Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple

Rich, Red to Purple-Red Leaves
Compact Selection, Perfect for Smaller Areas Or Containers
Noteworthy Upright, Narrow Shape
Easy to Care For

This upright, narrowly shaped Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple Tree (Acer palmatum 'Skeeters Broom') is what your lawn has been looking for. Not many trees will fill in small spaces as effectively as this one does.

This tree has rich red spring foliage that transforms into a beautiful purple-red tone in the summer, right up until late fall. This tree really is the whole package deal with the vibrant red-purple tones that it illuminates year round.

Fill in the missing gaps today with this vibrant magnificent tree today at Nature Hills Nursery!

How to Use Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple in the Landscape

Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple is a colorful smaller growing Japanese Maple that makes a perfect specimen plant using it like you might a piece of sculpture in your landscape. It can also be the perfect focal point in an outdoor room or other high-profile spot in your landscape. You may even consider using this plant in a larger container and use it with other container plants or all alone.

Order today to add a uniquely shaped and colored tree to your landscaping!

#ProPlantTips for Care

Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple prefers a cool, rich, well-drained soil. Ideally, this plant loves morning sunlight with light or filtered shade from the hot afternoon sun - especially in warmer climates.

A 3-4 inch layer of wood chips over the root zone of this plant does an excellent job of maintaining better moisture keeping the soil cooler in summer, and also buffering the cold in winter. Always keep the mulch away from the stems of all plants by a few inches. Wood chips also do an excellent job of finishing the look of your landscape.

This compact plant needs little pruning unless you are trying to change the form of the plant or slightly reduce the size of a stem on occasion. Late winter or early spring is a good time to do any pruning if needed.
An incredible, smaller growing Red Leaved Japanese with lots of character that would highlight any landscape. This one sells out every year.

Order this luxurious tree today and give your lawn the makeover it deserves! The Skeeter's Broom Japanese Maple Tree is waiting for you at NatureHills.com now!