Acer palmatum 'Utsu Semi' ~ Utsu Semi Japanese Maple rain garden & dry creek Crab apple flowers

Crab apple flowers

George Peabody Arborvitae is a large compact evergreen shrub with a narrow upright habit and flat sprays of bright gold foliage that holds in winter

well-drained acidic soils

Woods Pink has excellent disease resistance

Acer palmatum 'Utsu Semi' ~ Utsu Semi Japanese Maple rain garden & dry creek Crab apple flowersUtsu Semi Japanese Maple is a small, slow growing deciduous tree with an upright habit and strongly textured palmated foliage that emerges vibrant light before turning scarlet to orange in fall. Small, non showy but attractive umbels of red flowers bloom in spring followed by samaras. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas. Type: Tree Origins: East