Have I ever met an Acer I didn't love? June 8, 2014 Octavia Chambliss Acer shirwanasanum 'Aureum' glows in the woods Acer palmatum 'Aka Shigitatsusawa' is ethereal, setting off this water feature at rest. Acer griseum's bark of umber is the perfect contrast to Helleborus argutifolius Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor I' is deep burgundy rich and warm.