Acer palmatum 'Peve Starfish' #1This mid sized, slow growing, dwarf Japanese Maple gets its name from the unique downward rolled leaves that give the appearance of a starfish floating in the air. Leafs out in spring, with bright red leaves maturing to a deep dark red maroon color as the weather warms. In the fall, expect the stunning color to return with shades of bright crimson red. Introduced by Piet Vergeldt, The name "Peve" comes from a play on his name which Piet uses for many