"screamingchild" wrote in message
om...
I would like a japanese maple but there are so many to choose from. I
have some very specific characteristics in mind and was hoping that
someone here might know of one that would match my needs.

I'm looking for a japanese maple that would work for zone 6a, has a
weeping growth, a VERY large spread and grows at least 4', preferably
no more than 5' with 6' being that absolute largest I can go.

You could try any of the 'dissectum cultivars' (basically threadleaf/cutleaf
like leaves)

Crimson Queen, dark red leaves, brilliant red fall color. Best in full sun
Evered, serrated leaves
Red Select

Max height is 8 feet, but it takes a really looong time to get there.

-al sung
Rapid Realm Technology, Inc.
Hopkinton, MA
(Zone 6a)