Acer palmatum 'Margaret Bee’ Japanese Maple Good for Bees ‘Gyokuryu’ was brought to the

‘Gyokuryu’ was brought to the United States from Japan in the late 1960’s by Joel Spingarn

a rosy hue blushes across the center of each petal

This provides the dynamic contrast of green on red for which this tree gets its name of Crimson Carole

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

Like many variegated plants trim out any parts that do not show variegation

Acer palmatum 'Margaret Bee’ Japanese Maple Good for Bees ‘Gyokuryu’ was brought to theAcer 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.