Selected and introduced in the 1960s  by Nurseries Gilardelli in Italy, 'Stella Rosa' translates to Red Star. The habit of this cultivar is decidedly weeping, delicate and graceful. While it tolerates full sun, 'Stella Rosa' would like to have a little shade in hotter climates. The foliage of 'Stella Rosa' emerges bright red in early spring holding the bright red color well into summer before turning darker red and eventually burgundy. In very hot climates it turns bronze by September but never totally green like most other red maples in our nursery. While it may be a little slower growing than many of the dissectums it holds its bright red color in the Southeast better than almost every other cultivar. Fall color is bright red with orange undertones and spectacular. 

10 year size: Height:  3-5 feet   Width:  5-7 feet