Japanese maple Acer 'Starfish' red - Hardy plantStarfish on the compact shrub. The leaves of the Japanese maple 'Starfish' (Acer palmatum) look just like those sea creatures! The shiny red leaves make the bush a real eye catcher. The plant is a perennial. This means you can enjoy the bright coloured leaves of the maple again next year! The hardy shrub can be planted all year round. The shrub does not require pruning. If you want to prune anyway, do it in late summer or early autumn. Plant the