Acer palmatum 'JJ Fire Red' Red Japanese Maple
from $39.00
‘JJ Fire Red ’ has deeply divided red leaves that appear in early spring with a beautiful red with white pubescence, first bronzing and then turning more green by summer in hot climates. A small spreading tree with great fall color that ranges from yellow to orange to red. This plant is sometimes listed in the trade as 'JJ'.
10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 Feet Width: 4-6 Feet
Spring Color: Red
Summer Color: Green
Fall Color: Orange
Sun Tolerance: Full
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Our 1 Gallon and 3 Gallon sizes are available for shipping and in store pickup. Our larger sizes (7 Gallon and bigger) are only available for in store pickup.
Acer palmatum 'Lightning' Japanese Maple
$39.00
Acer palmatum 'Lightning' is a red Japanese maple with deeply divided leaves. The leaves of 'Lightning' are red to purple in the spring and turn to a greenish color in the summer. The leaves then turn bright yellow in the fall which is where it gets its name! 'Lightning' has a somewhat dense and shrubby habit. The leaf shape and structure of 'Lightning' give it contrast and differentiation from other red Japanese maple varieties. 'Lightning' is a moderately growing upright Japanese maple that should mature into a very attractive small to medium sized tree with a dense and shrubby look.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Mimaye' Green Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Mimaye' is an upright growing Japanese maple with attractive green foliage. The leaves of 'Mimaye' are rather small and have a somewhat rounded dhape. These leaves appear bright green in the spring before darkening somewhat by summer time. In the fall 'Mimaye' displays a blast of color with leaves that turn from vibrant orange to deep red. 'Mimaye' has a dense growth habit and develops into a short but full tree at maturity.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Ao kanzashi' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Ao kanzashi' is a variegated Japanese maple with very small leaves. These small leaves have a light variegation along the edges of the leaves. At times in the spring these variegated edges can be a red color, but most of the year the edges are a creamy white or light green color. Fall color is an impressive orange and red.
10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Mizu kuguri' Rare Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Mizu kuguri’ leafs out with large bright golden yellow leaves in the spring. These colorful leaves will darken to a more traditional green color in the summer. Fall color will be yellow to orange. ‘Mizu kuguri’ is a small to medium growing upright Japanese maple that really shouldn’t get much taller than 10 feet at maturity.10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Mon zukushi' Green Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Mon zukushi' is a fantastic Japanese maple that has large green leaves in the spring and summer. These leaves then turn to a bright orange-red in the fall. 'Mon zukushi' has a sturdy branch structure and develops into a beautifully shaped tree at maturity.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 6-8 feet
Acer palmatum 'Okukuji nishiki' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Okukuji nishiki' is a fantastic variegated Japanese maple with pink and white edges to otherwise light green leaves. This variegation typically transitions to a creamy white in the summer giving 'Okukuji nishiki' excellent variegation through the spring and summer. Fall color is an eye popping orange.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 3-4 feet
Japanese Maple Starter Pack
$176.00
$196.00
Are you interested in Japanese Maples but don't know where to begin? Get the Maple Ridge Nursery Japanese Maple Starter Pack to start your journey in the wonderful world of gardening with Japanese Maples. This starter pack includes Four one gallon Japanese maples of different varieties. These four varieties are the perfect start to any collection and the perfect way to begin to landscape your yard.
These varieties include:
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'
'Bloodgood' is a upright growing Japanese maple with excellent dark red color throughout the year.
Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'
'Tamukeyama' is a weeping lace leaf variety of Japanese maple with brilliant red color leaves.
Acer palmatum 'Viridis'
'Viridis' is a weeping Japanese maple with green lacy leaves that turn a vibrant yellow to orange in the fall.
You will also receive a fourth mystery tree!
Acer palmatum 'Umegae'
$39.00
Acer palmatum 'Umegae' is a striking Japanese maple known for its large, dark mahogany-colored leave. This tree grows to about 12 feet tall at maturity, making it a great choice for mid-sized landscapes. In the fall, Umegae dazzles with a brilliant display of orange and crimson red foliage, adding a vibrant pop of color to the autumn landscape.
Acer palmatum 'Hilleri' Red Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Hilleri' is an upright growing red Japanese maple tree. 'Hilleri' has dark burgundy leaves in the spring that hole good color throughout the summer. Fall color is a bright crimson red. 'Hilleri' can handle full sun in most climates and will grow into a medium sized tree at maturity.
10 Year Size: Height: 12-14 feet Width: 8-10 feet
Acer palmatum 'Gold Digger' Yellow Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Gold Digger’ is a new variety with unique winter bark interest. Similar to ‘Bihou’ and ‘Dixie Delight’, ‘Gold Digger’ boasts excellent, light yellow bark especially during the winter. The pale yellow color of the bark differentiates ‘Gold Digger’ from these other two varieties. The leaves of ‘Gold digger’ are green spring and summer before turning yellow to orange in the fall. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 6-8 feet
Acer palmatum 'Relish' Variegated Japanese Maple
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These 'Relish' Japanese maples are not currently showing much variegation.
Acer palmatum 'Shigitatsu sawa' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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‘Shigitatsu sawa’ is a classic upright Japanese maple prized for its reticulated variegation and long-standing popularity among maple collectors. This old and highly respected variety showcases some of the most striking contrast found in reticulated maples.
In spring, the foliage emerges cream-white with vivid green veining. The leaves transition to soft green in summer, maintaining their distinctive reticulated pattern before finishing the season with a bright golden yellow fall color that lights up the landscape.
One of the standout features of ‘Shigitatsu sawa’ is its creamy green interior paired with bright green veins, giving the leaves an almost glowing quality.
This variety performs best with protection from hot afternoon sun, helping preserve its delicate foliage and vibrant color. At maturity, ‘Shigitatsu sawa’ typically reaches 6–8 feet tall in 10 years, making it an excellent choice for collectors, focal plantings, and refined garden designs.
Acer palmatum 'Peridot Flame' Green Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Peridot Flame' is an exceptional green Japanese maple with intense fall color. The leaves emerge with soft peach and orange-green tones. Foliage settles into a rich olive-green, often edged or veined with pale lime highlights. As temperatures cool, colors shift to vibrant yellow, orange-yellow, and eventually orange-red.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet