25g Hóng Lóng Evergreen Chinese Maple
Acer laevigatum ‘Hong Long'

Grows 20' ht. & sp.

Also known as the 'Red Dragon' (translation of Hóng Lóng), this very rare evergreen Maple that was discovered by Mark Weathington of the JC Raulston Arboretum.  It is relatively fast-growing and sports deep purplish-maroon leaves on its new leaves that fade to a reddish-green in summer.  The bark turns to an interesting deep purple-red, adding to year-round interest.  This tree performs best with moist, well-draining soil and a little afternoon shade.

Photo Credit: The JC Raulston Arboretum

• Colorful, Evergreen,
• Hardy in zones 7a - 10b
• Full Sun, Part Shade,