Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' - Japanese Red Maple - The Red Japanese Maple is a small growing maple tree. In spring, this acer leafs out with deep red to burgundy foliage turning into a beautiful scarlet red for fall. Although this tree has good sun tolerance, foliage may turn to variations of red and green shades during the heat of summer, especially if planted in full sun. This Japanese Red Maple tree is grown from seed