Davidsans Japanese Maples

This is in high demand and just now there is some availability at more reasonable prices at least mine are reasonable. This is a really cool tree super slow grower and cute . It should be kept in a container in all but far south and kept in shade during summer til it gets some size ... and if you buy a one gal ( which usually is all that is avail ) buy larger ones like Davidsans has .. buying a new graft will likely conclude in  an unhppy ending. If you do well with it you can plant it out in colder areas. If you plant out  you should protect it from critters because it has "EAT ME" written all over it for the rabbits and other critters. I do really like this plant but it is so finely leafed that you should expect it to be devoid of by the end of summer but only with smaller plants if it gets much sun. This does not seem to effect the tree the next season or future seasons as it becomes better able to withstand heat and sun .. the larger an older the tree, the better it will do. This seems to have no effect on it and in spring it glows .. I would call this a good spring and early summer cultivar and if you can keep the leaves on with a bit larger plant .. should have great fall color . The fall color is suppose to be nice ...although because of the above I have yet to see any .. this year I will report back!!.. BTW mine is kept in full shade even up here and still de-leaf until I got a bigger trees to sell this year and have had MUCH better luck . With all these caveats i still highly recommend it as the finest haired Linearilobum available and a great addition to any collection. I love mine and as said have larger one gallons now that seem to be much better at taking even the heat this summer one of the worst on record (2011). I amk happy to have a larger one gallons so folks can experience this unique tree all season.