How Do You Identify Red Tree Leaves?
Various trees have been developed to feature eye-catching red leaves all year round; for others, the blaze of crimson or scarlet is seasonal, caused by pigments called anthocyanins that are revealed in the fall due to lack of chlorophyll. Whether you are planning to color-coordinate a section of your garden or lawn by planting trees with red foliage, or you are just curious as to the name of that bright red tree on the corner, there are observational techniques you can use to help you identify types of trees with red leaves. Identify the leaf of the Redleaf Japanese maple–scientifically known as Acer palmatum atropurpureum–by noting that it has seven deeply cut lobes that are sharply pointed on the ends. The leaves of this medium-sized ornamental shade tree are a deep reddish-burgundy in spring; in the fall, they turn a bright, fire-engine red. Distinguish the Redleaf Japanese maple from the Bloodgood cultivar by noticing that the leaves on the Bloodgood maple–which are reddish-brow
