Acer Carpinifolium fall color Bihou can have a tough

Bihou can have a tough time when weather is cold and wet in the spring for days-weeks at a time

Fall colors turn shades of orange and crimson red

The leaves turn to a pleasing green in summer

This upright variety has a slightly weeping habit that is quite elegant

japonicum Dancing Peacock but are more highly dissected

Acer Carpinifolium fall color Bihou can have a toughAlso known as the Hornbeam Maple this maples has leaves like no other Acer! Bright red petioles in the spring contrast nicely with the bright green crinkled leaf. Fall color is golden yellow. Sturdy grower to 15 in 10 years. Sun part shade. Hardy to 30 degrees. USDA zone 4.