Ara Kawa

Name means "rough bark maple" which is true! It has a unique corky bark that shows up after several years of growth & becomes quite prominent as the maple ages. A vigorous grower & hardy. Fantastic fall color with leaves turning bright orange & red. Reaches roughly 25 feet tall by 20 wide in size.

Asahi zuru

It’s name translates to “rising sun" maple & it does best in AM sun only. Spring foliage emerges a nice variegation of pinks, greens & white, eventually changing to beautiful blends of reds, oranges & yellows. Reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 10 feet wide.

Bloodgood

Has attractive foliage with burgundy red coloring that turns brilliant scarlet in fall. Interesting blackish red bark provides striking interest in winter. Slender, airy tree well-suited for use as a small lawn tree or for patios & entryways. One of the hardiest of Japanese maples, with good sun tolerance. Reaches roughly 25 feet tall by 25 feet wide in size.

Bonfire

A stunning red variety! Starts bright red in spring changes to electric red in the fall. Reaches roughly 15 feet tall by 12 feet wide in size.

Burgundy Lime

A variety that has unique color from spring through fall. Starts burgundy in the spring and changes to reds, oranges & yellows in the fall. Reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 8 feet wide in size.

Butterfly

An Acer palmatum that has silvery white margined green leaves that cover the densely held branches & become scarlet magenta in fall. New spring growth is pink tinged. A slow-growing shrub-like tree for containers, bonsai or small gardens.  Reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 6 feet wide in size. 

Crimson Carole

A great variety for beautiful color in all seasons & has an attractive upright habit with a gentle weeping look on the tips. Spring foliage is bright red with interesting green veining that eventually changes to a fiery scarlet color in the fall. Reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 8 feet wide in size.

Crimson Prince

Beautiful structure & shape! Spring foliage is a bright red with almost-glossy deeper purple-red summer color that changes to a super scarlet color in the fall. A faster grower that has good winter hardiness with distinctive purplish-brown bark in winter. Reaches roughly 20 feet tall by 15 feet wide in size.

Ever Autumn

A hybrid maple with Japanese & Vine maple parentage that provides attractive color throughout the seasons. Spring coloring is rich green with oranges & reds that eventually change to bright oranges & reds in the fall. Reaches roughly 20 feet tall by 15 feet wide in size.

Fireglow

Named for its luminescent purple-scarlet to crimson red fall colors. Vigorous & quite sun-tolerant, with a slow growing, upright habit. Outstanding garden or container accent specimen. Reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 12 feet wide in size.

Iijima Sunago

Name means "sand sprinkled".  Has rich red to purple coloring in spring & changes to bright yellows & oranges in the fall.  Reaches roughly 20 feet tall by 20 feet wide in size.

Katsura

Produces fantastic pale orange-yellow spring foliage which gradually fades to a medium green in early summer. The soft oranges & yellows return during the fall leaf drop. An excellent tree for small gardens & large patio containers.  Reaches roughly 15 feet tall by 15 feet wide in size.

Kenbu

A thicker form of an Inearlobum-type maple. Has bright green color in spring & crimson red coloring in fall. Reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 10 feet wide.

Little Anne's Jewel

A stunning variegated lace leaf that is sure to attract attention. In spring leaves emerge red and pink.  As summer progresses, the leaves turn to a nice mix of burgundy, pink, white and green. It is hardy and and holds its variegation well. Reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 8 feet wide in size.

Nishiki gawa

Name translates to "pine Bark" maple & it is a great variety for bonsai! Leaves come out in springtime a bright green, eventually changing to blends of yellows & reds in the fall. Reaches roughly 15 feet tall by 12 feet wide in size.

Noel

Has unusual variegation & excellent color! Leaves come out in springtime a variegation of reds with white & pinks, eventually changing to a bright fiery red in the fall. Reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 18 feet wide in size.

Omureyama

This is a different sort of upright maple, almost weeping willow like.  Has bright green foliage in the spring that changes to a scarlet yellow in the fall.  Reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 15 feet wide in size.

Orange Dream

In spring the finely-divided leaves emerge a bright chartreuse, each sporting a bold orange-red margin. In the summer heat, the leaves turn solid green. And in fall, they burnish a rich persimmon-red!  Needs PM shade.  A splendid specimen, accent, or foundation planting.  Reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 10 feet wide.

Osakuzuki

In fall, the bright green summer leaves become brilliant crimson red & hold that color for several weeks. New foliage emerges olive-orange. An excellent accent or specimen tree.  Reaches roughly 25 feet tall by 25 feet wide in size.

Oshio Beni

Graceful, arching deciduous tree displaying deeply-lobed, finely-serrated, brilliant red-orange leaves. Provides artistic lacy effect that contrasts well with green-leafed plants. Foliage turns garnet-red in fall. An old-fashioned maple with nice structure. Reaches roughly 15 feet tall by 18 feet wide in size.

Pung Kil

Has long slender leaf lobes that create a delicate looking tree. Spring foliage emerges a light red, becoming a dark purple-red that maintains throughout the summer. Fall brings a brilliant red before leaf fall when the purple stems provide winter interest. Moderately sized, it is an attractive tree for many garden settings. Reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 8 feet wide in size.

Purple Ghost

A medium-size, upright deciduous Acer palmatum whose spring leaves are deep purple-red with prominent black veins, then turn fiery-red to orange in fall. One of the very best selections in recent years. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. Reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 12 feet wide in size.

Sazanami

Nice bushy habit, good structure, slightly weeping.  A beautiful small. Leaves emerge green with yellow coloring in the spring & eventually turn yellow with red in the fall. Reaches roughly 15 feet tall by 12 feet wide in size.

Seiryu

Name means "blue green dragon".  Has a fantastic upright, vase-shaped form that displays finely dissected lacy green foliage. Works as an excellent accent or focal point for the patio area. Fall foliage turns an interesting purple-brown then brilliant red. Reaches roughly 20 feet tall by 15 feet wide in size.

Sherwood Flame

In early spring the color is reddish purple & then turns to crimson red in the fall.  The growth habit is upright with deeply serrated leaves.  Has a nice rounded shape & good foliage.  Reaches roughly 18 feet tall by 15 feet wide in size.

Shindeshojo

An Acer palamtum cultivar that has the most brilliant red spring color of all maples! Place Shindeshojo next to a green maple and it is a total knockout! New growth is flaming scarlet that holds for several months. Autumn colors are shades of orange & red. Hardy & prefers sun/part shade.  Reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 10 feet wide in size.

Shishigashira

The popular "lion’s head maple" is a striking cultivar that is a slow upright grower with dense tufts of crinkled deep green foliage on each branch, looking somewhat like the mane of a lion. The leaves are resistant to burning in full sun & develop a good golden yellow fall color brushed with red-orange. Reaches roughly 15 feet tall by 15 feet wide in size.

Summergold

A great new Acer palmatum that displays showy color even in hot sunny conditions better than others.  Leaves emerge light green in the spring, turn to golden yellow in summer & then finally bright yellow in the fall. Reaches roughly 15 feet tall by 15 feet wide.

Tobiosho

This Acer palmatum has a broad, upright habit with dense growth.  Bright green coloring in the spring & then in the fall gold appears first, changes to orange, then scarlet until all three colors are on display at once.  Finally, they all go completely scarlet. Reaches roughly 20 feet tall by 20 feet wide in size.

Tsukasa Silhoutte

An extremely upright variety of Acer palmatum. Has bright green foliage in the spring & brilliant red fall color.  One of the most sun & heat tolerant maples.  Reaches roughly 18 feet tall by 6 feet wide in size.

Tsuma Gaki

The famous "Red Fingernails" Acer palmatum gets this name from the bright red tips on the light green almost yellow newly emerging leaves. This color persists throughout the spring fading to a nice dark green by summer. Fall color is bright red. Performs best in partial shade & over time grows into a small round tree.  Reaches roughly 10 feet tall by 12 feet wide in size.

Twombley's Red

Quickly develops the upright columnar habit for which it has become famous but will widen some with age.  New leaves appear crimson red then quickly darken to burgundy but almost always seems to have a two toned effect most of the year. Fall color is a spectacular red & the dark red stems of the last new growth even add interest to the winter landscape.  Great in tight spots & reaches roughly 15 feet tall by 6 feet wide in size.

Ukigumo

Known as the "floating clouds maple" - one of the most striking & beautifully variegated Japanese maples. The foliage emerges in spring brilliant white, blushed pink & green. Later in the fall color turns to a purplish-red. This slow growing maple is great for small gardens & in shade gardens. Reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 8 feet wide in size.

Uzen nishiki

One of the best variegated varieties that holds onto summer color very well. Spring foliage is an attractive pink, green & white that eventually change to orangey-yellows in the fall. Reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 10 feet wide & is best grown in partial shade.

Werner’s Pagoda

An extra hardy variety that has a nice compact & thick structure. Spring foliage emerges as a bright green & eventually changes to beautiful reds, oranges & yellows in the fall. Reaches roughly 15’ x 10’ in size.

Winter Orange

A maple variety that has orange twigs in winter & prefers AM sun only. Spring foliage is a bright light green that eventually changes to a golden orange in the fall. Reaches roughly 20 feet tall by 15 feet wide.

Winter Red

A good coral bark variety that takes sun. Fiery, coral-red bark provides interest winter through early spring. Then bright yellow-green leaves emerge, creating a lovely contrast to the bark. Fall brings golden yellow and small accents of red. Reaches roughly 15 feet tall by 10 feet wide in size.

Yubae

A variety with bright red foliage in all seasons & has a nice habit. Fuchsia red leaves emerge in spring, eventually changing to a beautiful crimson red in the fall. Reaches roughly 12 feet tall by 12 feet wide.

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