Acer palmatum 'Fascination' Japanese Maple Nov19 the twigs on the new

the twigs on the new growth display a yellow to orange giving a great winter interest

but still retains large ball clusters of light red trusses that make this native Oconee azalea selection by Earl Sommerville famous

it is resistant to verticillium wilt and tolerant of wind

The dwarf rounded habit is quite attractive

Cornus kousa x 'Celestial Shadow' is a gorgeous Chinese dogwood hybrid with thick margins of creamy yellow variegation on a dark green leaf

Acer palmatum 'Fascination' Japanese Maple Nov19 the twigs on the newAcer palmatum 'Fascination' Exceptional Fall Color Fascination Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 'Fascination' is a fascinating selection of Japanese maple with deeply divided chartreuse green leaves. 'Fascination' is a vigorous upright reaching 12 15 ft in 10 years. In autumn, 'Fascination' puts on a fascinating display of fall color that includes bright orange and crimson red. 'Fascination' was found and introduced by Dr. Frank Mossman. Fall color photos by