Saoshika (Acer palmatum 'Saoshika' )

Saoshika has a green leaf much like that of Osakazuki, reddish in the spring, soon changing to green. The fall color is supposed to be pure gold, but mine this fall were the most stunning orange red I have ever seen. The tree which is not tall (12′) has a layered look. It is available in all sizes. The photo from Winch shows beautifully the broad ovate lobed leaves (my favorite shape) and the almost translucent yellow green spring color.