Acer palmatum 'Ruth's Red' brevistyla shrub that is great as

shrub that is great as a tall growing ground cover and excellent for erosion control (it roots where branches touch the ground)

Gardenia jasminoides 'Kaleidoscope' is just that

Ilex vomitoria 'Pendula' (Weeping Yaupon Holly) is an evergreen

Expect 'Ruth's Red' to reach 10-12ft high 15 years

SIZE:  unknown - too new to know

Acer palmatum 'Ruth's Red' brevistyla shrub that is great asAcer palmatum 'Ruth's Red' Upright Red 'Ruth's Red' Japanese Maple Zones 5 9 Acer palmatum 'Ruth's Red' has an upright growth habit with deep maroon leaves. 'Ruth's Red' is one of the darkest purple Japanese maples. As the fall cools, 'Ruth's Red' leaves turns a fiery red to deep purple. Expect 'Ruth's Red' to reach 10 12ft high 15 years. HARDINESS: zones 5 9 EXPOSURE: part shade to sun SIZE: 12ft high SHIPPING SIZE: 1 2 gallon pot. 15 18" plant.