The 'Inaba Shidare' Japanese Maple tree are among the best and most visually stunning. Compact enough for any garden, it is and covered with gorgeous red, lacy leaves that cascade down from its upright-growing trunk. New foliage comes in the spring as a deep reddish-purple that can appear almost black. Throughout spring and summer the leaves undergo changes into a much more vivid red color, and finally in autumn burst into a bright fiery crimson. (USDA Zones 5-9)