Ruby Slippers Maple - Acer ginnala 'Ruby Slippers'

The Ruby Slippers Maple is a distinctive Acer ginnala cultivar celebrated for its jewel-toned foliage and compact growth habit. This deciduous shrub-tree produces deep crimson leaves that intensify throughout fall, delivering sustained color from mid-season through frost. Reaching 15-20 feet at maturity, its refined branching structure and multi-stem form provide architectural interest year-round. Hardy across cold climates, it demonstrates excellent cold tolerance and adapts to diverse soil conditions with moderate moisture. The cultivar thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires minimal pruning to maintain its naturally elegant silhouette. Ideal for smaller landscapes, specimen plantings, or mixed borders, Ruby Slippers combines ornamental appeal with reliable performance and low maintenance requirements.