An outstanding addition to a Japanese garden or near patios and other outdoor living spaces where this rare beauty can be admired from close up, the Black Lace Japanese Maple really is as dark as its name, displaying the darkest color leaves and bark of any other cultivar in our gardens. A small upright tree that all grown up might reach 12 feet tall and 10 feet wide. The deeply cut 7-lobed leaves emerge and unfurl a deep purple-red darkening in color as the season progresses. The more sun the darker the color. The leaves really look dark on cloudy days and after a rain. With the arrival of cooler temperatures in fall the leaves gradually change to stunning shades of orange and deep red and finally to a brilliant orange. The upright reaching branches and stems are a deep reddish-purple color as well providing interest in the garden during winter. Tolerates full sun in cooler climates but will appreciate some filtered sun or shade during the mid afternoon in hot climates. A winner in the garden that will not disappoint!