Acer palmatum 'Tom Thumb' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Tom Thumb’ is a dwarf Japanese maple with ‘Mikawa yatsabusa’ lineage. ‘Tom Thumb’ stays very small and compact with the typical leaves of ‘Mikawa yatsabusa’. ‘Tom Thumb’ has more of a shrubby, rounded habit compared to others in the same family. ‘Tom Thumb’ comes out lime green in the spring before darkening to a dark green in the summer. Fall color is a very attractive orange.10 Year Size: Height: 2-4 feet Width: 2-4 feet
Acer palmatum 'Sagara nishiki' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Sagara nishiki’ is a variegated Japanese maple with excellent yellow variegation splashed all over the foliage. The yellow variegation is more strongly concentrated along the edges of the leaves but there can be specks and splashes all over some leaves. The base color of this variegated tree is a light green in the spring and a darker green in the summer. Fall color is yellow to orange. 10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Sherwood Flame' Red Upright Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Sherwood Flame’ was selected by Will Curtis of Sherwood, Oregon from a seedling of 'Burgundy Lace', 'Sherwood Flame is an excellent addition to any garden. I have read many descriptions of this plant written by authors who consider this cultivar very similar to its parent. I have to respectfully disagree. At least in our climate this plant is very different. In early spring 'Sherwood Flame' may be quite purple like its parent but the rest of the year it appears much more red than burgundy. The growth habit is also decidedly more upright. Fall color is red and wonderful on these very pretty deeply serrated leaves. 10 Year size: Height: 14-16 Feet Width: 8-12 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Murasaki kiyohime' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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'Murasaki kiyohime' is a small maple that will grow much wider than tall, Like it's close relative 'Kiyo hime' this cultivar emerges in spring with red tips to the leaves before turning green for the summer. there are very slight differences between the 2 maples. We find that the edge of 'Murasaki kiyohime' to be more maroon red and 'Kiyo hime' to be more orange red but the tint of these colors can be affected by the sun making them hard to distinguish. Fall color ranges from bronze to orange. 'Murasaki kiyohime' is also slightly more upright when young, often sending up vertical shoots of a foot or more on very young plants only to spend the rest of it's life thickening up and growing wider. 'Murasaki kiyohime' is relatively fast growing and will become a specimen in the garden after just a few years.10 year size: Height: 2 feet Width: 4-5 feet
Acer palmatum 'Koto maru' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Koto maru’ is a fast growing dwarf Japanese maple. ‘Koto maru’ has very small, rounded leaves that emerge in the spring yellow with a red-oranges border. The coloring of the leaves really puts on a show in the spring. The leaves then fade to a light green throughout the summer. Fall color is then orange to red. ‘Koto maru’ will have long shoots of new growth while it is young, but it will develop into a dense, shrubby tree at maturity. 10 Year Size: Height: 3-5 feet Width: 3-5 feet
Acer palmatum 'Beni ubi gohan' Red Strap Leaf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Beni ubi gohon' is known not only for being small in stature but also for having small red leaves that are more narrow at the base and tip but wider in the middle. The nice wine-red color holds into summer before tuning green and tolerates sun well in all but the hottest climates. Appropriately named 'Beni ubi gohon' means five long red fingers. Fall color is crimson.
Height: 6-8 feet Width: 3-4 feet
Acer palmatum 'Lionheart' Upright Lace Leaf Japanese Maple
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A very vigorous large growing Australian cultivar that is more upright when young becoming more spreading with age. Spring color is bright red, holding well into summer before turning bronze or green. As this plant always seems to be growing, the gardener will be delighted to have fresh bright red shoots practically all summer long. Lionheart is also one of the most sun and heat tolerant dissectums, even in hot climates. Fall color is brilliant red and long lasting.
10 years Size Height 8-10 Feet Width 8-10 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Green Spider' Green Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Green Spider’ is a very nice green lace leaf with a very pendulous habit. Leaves emerge light green in the spring and hold an attractive green color throughout the summer. The leaves then turn from orange to red in the fall. 10 Year Size: Height: 3-5 feet Width: 3-5 feet
Acer palmatum 'Stella Rossa' Red Dwarf Japanese Maple
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'Stella Rossa' translates to Red Star. The habit of this cultivar is decidedly weeping, delicate and graceful. While it tolerates full sun, 'Stella Rossa' would like to have a little shade in hotter climates. The foliage of 'Stella Rossa' emerges bright red in early spring holding the bright red color well into summer before turning darker red and eventually burgundy. In very hot climates it turns bronze by September but never totally green like most other red maples in our nursery. While it may be a little slower growing than many of the dissectums it holds its bright red color in the Southeast better than almost every other cultivar. Fall color is bright red with orange undertones and spectacular. 10 year size: Height: 3-5 feet Width: 5-7 feetSpring Color: RedSummer Color: BurgundyFall Color: RedSun Tolerance: PartialPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Spring Delight' Green Dwarf Japanese Maple
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‘Spring Delight’ is a green weeping variety of Japanese maple that emerges in spring with light green leaves with pink edges. These leaves darken to a deeper green that holds throughout the summer. ‘Spring Delight’ is known for its early spring display but also puts on a show in fall with yellow fall color. ‘Spring Delight’ is a small growing lace leaf Japanese maple.10 year size: Height: 3-5 feet Width: 4-6 feetSpring Color: Green, PinkSummer Color: GreenFall Color: YellowSun Tolerance: ShadePlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Red Pygmy' Thread Leaf Japanese Maple
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'Red Pygmy' may not be the best named linearilobum but it is one of the best all around Japanese Maples. Although slower growing than some of the vigorous forms of linearilobum, 'Red Pygmy' can attain heights of more than 15 feet with age. While it comes out red in spring and may hold color into the summer in some areas, 'Red Pygmy' quickly turns green as temperatures begin to rise in hot climates. The green is a dark rich green throughout the summer then as a startling contrast this plant will turn bright yellow or gold in fall. 'Red Pygmy ' leaves have some of the narrowest lobes of the red linearilobums often having an interesting twist in the lobe. 'Red Pygmy' tolerates sun well. The changes in color and the very graceful shape make this a must have plant for collectors and occasional gardeners alike.10 year size: Height: 5-7 Feet Width: 3-5 FeetSpring Color: RedSummer Color: GreenFall Color: YellowSun Tolerance: PartialPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Little Red' Compact Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Little Red' the Red Upright Growing Compact Dwarf Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Little Red' is a compact dwarf Japanese maple with an upright growth habit. 'Little Red' will grow very similarly to 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' but will stay shorter only getting to about 6 feet tall at maturity. 'Little Red' will grow with a very dense and compact growth habit that will develop in a shape like a short column. The size and shape of 'Little Red' make it perfect for small and narrow spaces in the landscape.
Acer palmatum 'Little Red' emerges in the spring with stunning red leaves. The leaves of 'Little Red' are small and reminiscent of other red Japanese maples discovered as witches' brooms. The small leaves fade to burgundy in the summer and eventually turn a stunning bright red in the fall.
Acer palmatum 'Little Red' can be grown in many different climates across the country. 'Little Red' should grow well in zones 5 through 9 and can be grown in full sun in all but the very hottest climates. In the hotter areas 'Little Red' would prefer a break from the hot afternoon sun.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Little Red'?
Height: 6-8 feet Width: 2-4 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Little Red'?
Red
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Little Red'?
Burgundy
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Little Red'?
Bright Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Little Red'?
Small Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Little Red'?
Partial Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Little Red'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Little Red'?
Compact Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Little Red'?
Fast Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Little Red' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
Japanese Maple Starter Pack
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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.
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Acer palmatum 'Yellow Bird' Rare Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Yellow Bird’ is a beautiful and wildly under utilized Japanese maple. With lightly serrated leaves and an attractive upright growth habit, ‘Yellow Bird’ is a wonderful Japanese maple all year round. “Yellow Bird’ leafs out light green in spring before maturing to darker green leaves by summer time. Fall is when ‘Yellow Bird’ really starts to stand out. ‘Yellow Bird’ starts off yellow, then turns to golden with orange to red splattered across the leaves. These leaves will eventually turn completely red before eventually falling off. ‘Yellow Bird’ is a truly remarkable Japanese maple for fall color.10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Tess' Green Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Tess’ is a green upright variety with much smaller leaves than most upright varieties. ‘Tess’ is a fast growing Japanese maple that should reach 12 feet tall at maturity. ‘Tess’ has attractive green foliage that can actually even handle a little bit of sun. Fall color is a vibrant orange. ‘Tess’ is a fairly new, rare variety that is quite hard to find.10 Year Size: Height: 10-12 feet Width: 4-6 feet