Acer palmatum 'Mikawa yatsubusa' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa' is the Most Interested Dwarf Japanese Maple in Existence
Acer palmatum 'Mikawa yatsubusa' is one of the most cool and unique dwarf Japanese maple varieties in existence. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' is slow growing with closely arranged leaves that create a wonderful stubby upright tree. The defining characteristic of 'Mikawa yatsubusa' is the short inter nodal lengths and closely growing buds that create a stacked shingle like appearance of the leaves.
'Mikawa yatsubusa' has broad leaves that lay flat and close together. The leaf color of this interested dwarf Japanese maple tree is bright green in the spring. The green color darkens in the summer and in the shade. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' has incredible fall color ranging from orange to red. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' puts on quite a show in the fall for a dwarf Japanese maple.
While it may be slow growing, 'Mikawa yatsubusa' is still a very hardy tree and can be grown in climates all over the United States. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' can be comfortably grown in zones 5 through 9. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' can be grown in full sun in most climates. In the hottest locations 'Mikawa yatsubusa' would prefer some afternoon shade at the very least. However, 'Mikawa yatsubusa' does not require much sun and can be grown in shade in pretty much all climates.
This great little plant was found in the 1970s in the Tōkai region of Japan and named after the old Mikawa province there. 'Mikawa yatsubusa' has become known as one of the most interesting Japanese maples in existence and now has a multitude of other Japanese maple varieties that have been created from its seeds.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'?
Height: 4-6 feet Width: 3-4 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'?
Light Green
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'?
Orange to Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'?
Broad Flat Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'?
Partial Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'?
Upright and Compact Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'?
Slow Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Sango kaku' Coral Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’ Coral Bark Japanese Maple has bright coral red colored bark in winter which gives this tree a fourth season of interest more than most other Japanese maples. The foliage is lime green in spring darkening as summer temperatures warm. The fall color is a stunning golden yellow with hints of orange later in the season. It is very important to site this tree properly, the more sun in winter the better the bark color. In hotter climates if you can give it some afternoon shade in summer so the foliage will remain pretty all summer long.'Sango kaku' Coral Bark Japanese Maple is one of the fastest growing Japanese maples that we grow as it can grow multiple feet per year when young. 'Sango kaku' Coral Bark Japanese Maple is a must have tree for nearly any landscape that desires fall and winter interest.
10 Year Size: Height: 15-18 Feet Width: 8-10 Feet
Spring Color: Green
Summer Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow
Sun Tolerance: Full
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
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Acer palmatum 'Peaches and Cream' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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What's in a name? Everything, the name says it all, well almost. Acer palmatum ‘Peaches and Cream’ starts with rosy peach color washed over creamy white foliage. Then, add in the green veining and you have a total show stopper in the garden. In summer, the peach fades leaving a nice white reticulated leaf that holds well in all but the hottest climates. Fall color is a pastel yellow to orange and very nice. This splendid cultivar was discovered as a seedling in 1980 at Yamina Rare Plants in Australia
10 Year Size: Height: 5-7 Feet Width: 4-6 Feet
Spring Color: Pink and White
Summer Color: Green and White
Fall Color: Orange
Sun Tolerance: Full
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Inaba shidare' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare' is a Great Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple for Sunny Gardens
Acer palmatum ‘Inaba shidare’ is a dwarf Japanese maple with a weeping growth habit. 'Inaba Shidare' is one of the best lace leaf Japanese maple cultivars for hotter climates. 'Inaba shidare' can grow in full sun in even some of the hottest climates in the United States. The name 'Inaba Shidare' means "like the cascading leaves of the rice plant" and has been grown since at least the mid 1800s in Japan.
Acer palmatum 'Inaba shidare' is a larger grower for a dwarf Japanese maple but still only gets to be about 6 feet tall at maturity. 'Inaba shidare' grows with a weeping and spreading habit eventually maturing to about 6 to 8 feet wide.
Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare' has lacey leaves that are very dark red or burgundy in early spring and I have heard them described as almost black. As summer approaches they become more red, then turn bronze before being one of the last Japanese maples in our gardens to finally give in to the Georgia heat and turn green. Fall color is usually bright fiery red with a bit of an orange hue. Acer palmatum 'Inaba shidare' is a weeping dwarf Japanese maple that is a great tree to add some color to a sunny garden.
Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare' is a strong growing and versatile dwarf Japanese maple that will grow well in nearly any climate in the United States. 'Inaba Shidare' can be grown in growing zones 4-10 making it the perfect red dwarf Japanese maple for nearly any yard in America.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'?
Height: 6-8 feet Width: 6-8 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'?
Burgundy
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'?
Bronze Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'?
Bright Orange-Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'?
Lace Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'?
Zones 4-10
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'?
Weeping Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare'?
Fast Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Inaba Shidare' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
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Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor' Red Japanese Maple Tree
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Acer Palmatum 'Red Emperor' is a Must Have Red Japanese Maple Tree for Any Yard
Acer palmatum ‘Red Emperor’ is a red Japanese maple tree was originally introduced by Dick Wolff at Red Maple Nursery in Pennsylvania as Emperor 1 in 1976 and much later patented under that name by someone in Oregon. Many growers grow this plant as 'Red Emperor'. It does not matter what you call it, this is a great plant.
'Red Emperor' is one of many in a long line of trees to claim the title "Better Than Bloodgood" and in some ways it is. 'Red Emperor' is rare in that it doesn't usually burn in full sun even in hotter climates. 'Red Emperor' holds its color through the summer better than most other red Japanese maple trees like 'Bloodgood'. This tree does not disappoint. Another advantage is that it usually leafs out in the spring a few days later than other red Japanese maple trees like 'Bloodgood' lessening the chance of frost damage. 'Red Emperor' is hardy in zones 4 through 10 and can handle full sun in pretty much any climate.
The growth rate of 'Red Emperor' Japanese maple is very good. 'Red Emperor' develops into a large red Japanese maple tree with a large, full canopy. 'Red Emperor' can grow to be about 15 to 18 feet tall and about 12-14 feet wide at the canopy.
'Red Emperor' has large, broad leaves that are dark red to purple in the spring. This dark red color holds well into the summer before eventually fading to a greenish color in the summer. The fall color of 'Red Emperor' is a stunning bright red.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Height: 16-18 feet Width: 12-14 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Burgundy
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Burgundy
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Bright Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Zones 4-10
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Large Upright Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'?
Fast Growing Upright Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
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Acer palmatum 'Mikazuki' Reticulated Japanese maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Mikazuki’ is an outstanding Japanese maple with reticulated variegation. ‘Mikazuki’ emerges in spring with bright pink color that is rivaled by only a few Japanese maples. ‘Mikazuki’ has very thin leaves and jagged edges that are very reminiscent of many of the “ghost” varieties. The leaves of ‘Mikazuki’ turn green in the summer while maintaining that reticulated variegation and prominent veining. By fall, these leaves then change to a yellow color which is always interesting on a predominantly red tree. Protect ‘Mikazuki’ from the hot afternoon sun for best color.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Geisha Gone Wild' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Geisha Gone Wild’ is variegated with pink, purple, cream and green making a spectacular display in the garden. Fall color is orange and purple. So similar to 'Gwen's Rose Delight' that even the experienced collector may not be able to tell them apart, these to cultivars apparently both were collected from sports on 'Geisha' on opposite sides of the world. 'Geisha Gone Wild' is much more vigorous and stable than her sister plant.
10 year size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 4-6 Feet
Spring Color: Burgundy and Pink
Summer Color: Green and Cream
Fall Color: Orange and Purple
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost' is One of the Most Popular Reticulated Japanese Maples with Dark Red Color
Acer palmatum ‘Purple Ghost’ is an awesome reticulated Japanese maple with dark red color. Foliage appears bright red to deep purple in early spring depending on sunlight, in more shady locations the foliage appears more lavender. Regardless of location what makes this leaf special is the prominent black veins. In summer the color turns to burgundy and eventually green with purple undertones. The distinctive veining remains on the leaf throughout the summer regardless of color change. Fall color varies from deep red to reddish orange.
'Purple Ghost' is a strong growing, hardy tree that can be grown in most climates across the United States. It should grow well in zones 5 through 9 and can handle full sun in all but the hottest climates. In warmer areas 'Purple Ghost' should be planted in partial sun for best results.
'Purple Ghost' is an upright growing Japanese maple with thick, sturdy branches. 'Purple Ghost' only grows to be about 10 feet tall and has an open habit at the canopy. 'Purple Ghost' has a moderate growth rate and will reach 10 feet tall in about 10 years.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost'?
Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost'?
Reticulated Red
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost'?
Reticulated Burgundy
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost'?
Bright Reddish Orange
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost'?
Reticulated Ghost Shaped Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost'?
Partial Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Purple ghost'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost'?
Upright Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost'?
Moderate Growing Upright Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Purple Ghost' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Celebration' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Celebration’ is a Japanese maple with reticulated variegation. ‘Celebration’ may have the brightest pink color of any of the reticulated varieties. The bright pink leaves are contrasted by dark red veins. ‘Celebration’ will fade somewhat in the summer to a greenish color, but the reticulation still holds strong. There is often also a second push of new growth in the summer that displays the wonderful spring colors yet again on top of the more mature summer foliage. Fall color is red.
10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' Red Japanese Maple Tree
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Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is the Most Popular Red Japanese Maple Tree in the World and for Good Reason
Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ is a brilliant red Japanese maple tree with a large upright growing habit. 'Bloodgood' is an excellent growing upright Japanese maple that will develop a large canopy at maturity. The development of this canopy makes 'Bloodgood' one of the few red Japanese maple trees that could be considered a shade tree. 'Bloodgood' can eventually reach up to 16 feet or so at maturity and the canopy will spread out nearly as wide. 'Bloodgood' will develop a strong branching structure that becomes very attractive with age. The size and shape of 'Bloodgood' makes it a brilliant option for a centerpiece Japanese maple tree for your yard.
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is probably the most popular Japanese maple in the world and for good reason! 'Bloodgood' is a red Japanese maple tree with rich purple, burgundy color on large, broad leaves in the spring. This color fades to a green in the summer but then turns to a bright, fiery red in the fall.
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' can handle full sun in even the hottest climates. 'Bloodgood' will thrive in nearly any environment in the United States growing well in zones 4 through 10. 'Bloodgood' is a fantastic tree with great size and great color. Any yard with enough space needs a 'Bloodgood' Japanese maple tree.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Height: 16-20 feet Width: 12-16 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Burgundy
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Bright Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Zones 4-10
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Upright Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'?
Fast Growing Upright Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
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Acer palmatum 'Garnet' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Garnet' will Provide Great Red Color for a Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple in Full Sun
Acer palmatum ‘Garnet’ is a great weeping dwarf Japanese maple for red color. ‘Garnet’ emerges a light red color in spring which deepens and holds through most of the summer. The leaves on this beautifully shaped tree then brighten to a bright garnet red color in fall.
'Garnet' is one of our favorite red lace leaf varieties for warmer climates. 'Garnet' is a weeping dwarf Japanese maple that can handle full sun even in these warmer areas. Acer palmatum 'Garnet' does a great job of holding its red color in full sun despite warmer temperatures. 'Garnet' doesn't just grow well in warm climates though as it will grow very well in zones 5 through 10.
‘Garnet’ matures into a wonderful mound shape that is as wide as it is tall. 'Garnet' grows a little larger than some other dwarf Japanese maples but it still should only reach about 6 feet tall at maturity. 'Garnet' will grow at least as wide as it is tall getting about 6 to 8 feet wide. 'Garnet' matures into a dense and full mounding tree with age.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Garnet'?
Height: 4-6 feet Width: 6-8 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Garnet'?
Red
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Garnet'?
Red
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Garnet'?
Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Garnet'?
Lace Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Garnet'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Garnet'?
Zones 5-10
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Garnet'?
Weeping Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Garnet'?
Moderate Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Garnet' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Chirimen' Hinoki Cypress
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$35.00
Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Chirimen’ is a dwarf hinoki cypress with rather unusual foliage. ‘Chirimen’ sends up small shoots of unusual, compact growth that is quite attractive in the landscape. ‘Chirimen’ is a great option for a centerpiece in small rock gardens or fairy gardens. Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Chirimen’ was named for the silk fabric that is used to make kimonos.
10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 feet Width: 2-4 feet
Acer palmatum 'Ghost Dancer' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Ghost Dancer' emerges almost solid white with red tips in early spring then the green veins develop spreading through the leaf giving it color. By summer it is almost totally green. Fall color is a nice mix of yellow and red. While the name and the reticulated foliage both link this to the others in the ghost series, this is not a Buchholz introduction.
10 year size: Height: 7-9 Feet Width: 5-7 Feet
Spring color: White and Yellow
Summer Color: Green and White
Fall Color: Yellow
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Ariadne' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Ariadne’ is a lovely reticulated Japanese maple. ‘Ariadne’ emerges in spring with light pink and peach colored leaves with dark green veins. This reticulated variegation begins to fade in the summer becoming a pale burgundy through the hotter months. The leaves of ‘Ariadne’ show out again in the fall with bright red foliage that really stands out. ‘Ariadne’ is another excellent example of a Japanese maple with reticulated variegation that will bring excellent color to any landscape.10 Year Size: Height: 5-7 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' Lion's Head Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Shishigashira’ the Famous Lions Head Japanese Maple with Unique Crinkled Leaves
Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' is one of the most unique varieties of Japanese maples in existence. 'Shishigashira' has small leaves with crinkled up edges that gives this Japanese maple one of the strangest appearances you will see on a tree. These small strange leaves are light green early in spring and turn a darker green for the rest of the spring and summer. In the fall the cool weather will change the leaves of 'Shishigashira' from green to a brilliant dark orange. For such small and uniquely shaped leaves 'Shishigashira' still puts on quite a show in the fall.
Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' is a dwarf Japanese maple that will only reach about 6 feet tall over 10 years. It will keep growing and can reach larger heights over decades, but it is a slow growing dwarf Japanese maple that will take some time to achieve any real height. 'Shishigashira' grows very upright and pretty narrow. The branches of 'Shishigashira' are very stiff and hard to manipulate. The stiffness of the branches compliments the unique crinkle shape of the leaves and gives the appearance of a bonsai in the garden. 'Shishigashira' is the perfect tree for Japanese gardens and a near must have for any smaller landscape.
'Shishigashira' grows well in a variety of climates. It can be grown in zones 5 through 9 and can handle full sun in all but the hottest areas. In warmer climates it is best to give 'Shishigashira' a break from the hot afternoon sun. These trees don't require a lot of sun though and can be grown in shade in pretty much all climates.
Shishigashira actually refers to two different old cultivars that are both considered "lions' head" maples, 'Meijishi' and 'O jishi'. 'Meijishi' is known as the female lion and 'O jishi' is known as the male lion. These names come from the mythical male and female lions of a Japanese drama that dates back over 900 years. The name Shishigashira means lions head and comes from the costume worn while doing the lion dance to exorcise evil spirits. While this term can be used to describe either cultivar it is generally used to describe 'Meijishi' and the plant generally labeled 'Shishigashira' in nurseries is almost always 'Meijishi'. While both plants have crinkled tightly congested foliage arranged along stiff upright branches, 'Meijishi's foliage is a little more tightly congested and darker green than that of 'O jishi'. 'Meijishi' is also faster growing. 'O jishi' has bright red fall color while 'Meijishi' has fall color that is more orange. Either plant is excellent for containers and make wonderful patio trees.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'?
Height: 6-8 feet Width: 3-4 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'?
Green
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'?
Orange
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'?
Crinkle Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'?
Partial Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'?
Upright Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'?
Slow Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
Mystery Japanese Maple
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$39.00
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