Indian Summer mounding The Tubbs Fire maple is

The Tubbs Fire maple is hardy and can tolerate a decent amount of sun and heat

Koyasan is a lovely dwarf maple that leafs out with new growth that is bright coppery in color and becomes rich green in the summer

Strong growing to 18 ft

Medium sized tree to 15 feet

Taiyo nishiki is a beautiful variegated palmatum that originated as a sport from the popular Ashi zuru

Indian Summer mounding The Tubbs Fire maple isAcer japonicum Indian Summer is a beautiful full leafed maple with outstanding fall color. Green summer growth turns ablaze with yellow, orange and red colors in the fall. The rounded leaves can get quite large in diameter, giving it a very unique appearance. Indian Summer is a medium tree, reaching 10 12 feet at maximum height with an upright, spreading habit. Does well in sun as long as it gets some shade in the day. Best suited for zones 5 9.