Maple (Winter)

i rescued this dwarf japanese maple tree from the front porch of a nursing home about 30 years ago. it had been sitting in its tiny root ball on the porch for weeks and obviously wasn't getting the nursing it deserved. nobody was there to speak for it, so i decided it was being neglected and needed a home. it's happy now and soon will be sending out its bright red leaves when the warm spring sun shines.