Acer palmatum 'Margaret Bee’ Japanese Maple Good for Bees The overall habit of 'Baraba'

The overall habit of 'Baraba' is a dense and compact but upright

It provides dynamic contrast in the garden and landscape

These green leaves turn to a bright orange in the fall

'Little Francisco' was found as dwarf mutation by our good friend Bob McCaffrey in the Bronx

Bill Barger

Acer palmatum 'Margaret Bee’ Japanese Maple Good for Bees The overall habit of 'Baraba'Acer palmatum 'Margaret Bee' Red Margaret B Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 'Margaret Bee is an upright red Japanese maple with a glowing effect similar to Fireglow but with larger leaves similar to Bloodgood. This glowing effect is best shown when sunlight hits Margaret Bee in the early morning or late afternoon. Summer color is deep dark maroon. Fall color on Margaret Bee is a bright fiery red. Margaret Bee may reach 10 12 ft in height in 10 years.