The Japanese maple ... the tree is grown in full sun. 'Sango-kaku' will reach a maximum height of about 25 feet, and thrives in USDA zones 6 through 8. With a similar appearance to the 'Bloodgood ...

so make sure there is plenty of space between the tree and nearby companion plants. Just like Japanese maple, dwarf conifers such as dwarf Alberta spruce (shown here) come in a range of shapes ...