Octopus
Like the name it sprials around . It seems hardy and has nice color spring and fall and gets attention in sumnmer with it's unusual branching . Another one I put off with it’s non Japanese name ( I really prefer older traditional cultivars but many new ones are really differnt and oft. superior like this one). But this one has fast become a favorite and is very very colorful as well as distinctively shaped. It's one you SHOULD own.
Cultivar rating *****
Area Suitability *****
Color:
Spring: red
Summer: red/orange
Fall; red
Size: 3 – 4’