Acer palmatum 'Tsukasa Silhouette' ~ Tsukasa Japanese Maple indoor houseplant The striking fragrant sky blue

The striking fragrant sky blue flowers has plum overtones and a deep purple center surrounded by white and a tiny yellow eye that has blooms in spring and fall

Flowers best in moist well-drained soils

The heavy blooms of frilly pale pink panicles smother the branches in summer

Image: Famartin

The American Hornbeam is a small to medium-sized tree that typically reaches heights of 20 to 35 feet (6 to 11 meters)

Acer palmatum 'Tsukasa Silhouette' ~ Tsukasa Japanese Maple indoor houseplant The striking fragrant sky blueTsukasa Japanese Maple is a beautiful compact deciduous tree with a nearly columnar pyramidal crown and low branching. Its palmate rich deep green leaves emerge bright chartreuse and becomes crimson with orange hues in fall. Small non showy umbels of red purple flowers bloom mid spring followed by samaras. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas.