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’ tall by 20’ wide in size.

Baton Rouge

A newer, semi-dwarf coral bark maple. Spring foliage emerges green with red tips, eventually changing to a beautiful yellow with red coloring. Reaches roughly 15’ tall by 12’ 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’ tall by 25’ wide in size.

Bonfire

A stunning red variety! Starts bright red in spring changes to electric red in the fall. Reaches roughly 15’ tall by 12’ 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’ tall by 8’ 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’ tall by 6’ wide in size. 

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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’ tall by 15’ 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’ tall by 12’ wide in size.

Frosted Purple

A very striking variety that has reticulated foliage & is great in sunny spots. Foliage emerges a purple with pink coloring in the spring, eventually turning a beautiful red to purple color in the fall. Reaches roughly 12' tall by 10' wide in size.

Hubb’s Red Willow

Has an airy texture that resembles bamboo. Foliage is a burgundy-red color in springtime, eventually turns blends of reds to oranges in the fall. Reaches roughly 12’ tall by 8’ wide in size.

Ji Jiao

A variety that has bright orange bark & yellow foliage when planted in a partial shade area. Foliage is a bright green in spring & changes to a wonderful blend of oranges and crimson in the fall. Reaches roughly 12’ tall by 8’ 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’ tall by 15’ 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’ tall by 10’ 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’ tall by 8’ 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’ tall by 15’ wide in size.

Onyx

A quick grower that has exquisite foliage.  Has blackish-red foliage in the spring that changes to a bright scarlet in the fall.  Reaches roughly 15’ tall by 10’ wide in size.

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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’ tall by 10’ wide.

Orange Flame

Has bright orange twigs in winter. In the spring leaves emerge orange & green, eventually changing to orangey reds in the fall.  Reaches roughly 12’ tall by 8’ wide in size.

Oshio Beni

An old-fashioned maple that has a nice structure & great color. Foliage is a bright red in the springtime, eventually changing to a rich garnet red in the fall. Reaches roughly 15' tall by 18' wide in size.

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Peridot Flame

A unique, sturdy & upright variety that is beautifully colorful. Foliage is a peachy-green in the spring & changes to yellows with red in the fall. Reaches roughly 15' tall by 12' wide in size.

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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’ tall by 8’ wide in size.

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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’ tall by 12’ wide in size.

Sango Kaku

Name means "coral bark maple", for it's outstanding winter color.  A beautiful small Acer palmatum with deeply cut light green leaves that display attractive red margins & turn golden in fall. Thrives in a bright dappled shade or sun in cool areas. Reaches roughly 25’ tall by 20’ 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’ tall by 12’ wide.

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’ tall by 15’ 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’ tall by 15’ wide in size.

Shirazz

Enjoy lovely pink-to-crimson tones all season long with this Japanese Maple breakthrough. The pink variegated foliage makes 'Shirazz' a must-have for any Japanese Maple aficionado.  Fall color turns bright red & some afternoon shade is needed for best color.  Reaches roughly 15’ tall by 15’ 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’ tall by 15’ 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’ tall by 15’ 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’ tall by 20’ 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’ tall by 6’ wide in size.

Tsukushi gata

This small upright Acer palmatum with its green bark is a joy in the garden all season long.  In spring the black red foliages highlights the green veins of the leaves. Fall color is fiery red. Is a bushy red variety with outstanding foliage.  Reaches roughly 12’ tall by 12’ 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’ tall by 12’ wide.

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’ tall by 6’ 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’ tall by 10’ wide & is best grown in partial shade.

Villa Taranto

An Acer palmatum with an unusual color combination. Leaves open orange-red & gradually turn green with an overtone of light purple-red bronzing in the summer. Shaded portions of the plant remain green giving rise to a two-tone effect. Autumn sees a brilliant change to yellow & orange. Hardy & prefers sun/part shade. Reaches roughly 15’ tall by 10’ wide in size.

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Wildfire

A cool variety with winter interest of yellow, red & orange stems. Spring foliage emerges as a bright green & eventually changes to beautiful oranges & yellows in the fall. Reaches roughly 15’ tall by 15’ wide

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’ tall by 15’ wide.