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
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. Shippable 7 Gallons are 4 feet tall or less and rootballs will need to be broken up to fit in shipping boxes.
Acer palmatum 'Shaina' Compact Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Shaina' is a Compact Dwarf Japanese Maple that has become a Favorite for Gardeners All Over the World
Acer palmatum 'Shaina' is a very compact dwarf Japanese Maple that stays relatively small and does not take up a great amount of space. Very upright when young 'Shaina' begins to widen and fill in with age. At maturity 'Shaina' will develop into a thick and dense shrub that is about 3 to 5 feet tall and about as wide. The size and shape of 'Shaina' makes it perfect for smaller areas of the garden and is an excellent substitution for a weeping Japanese maple.
The leaves of 'Shaina' appear nice red in the spring, a true red and not the purple of some cultivars. Though reported to hold its color all summer long in some parts of the world, by mid summer in hotter climate leaves turn bronze or green but then new red growth appears at the branch tips. Fall color is a very attractive bright red. The density of 'Shaina' will often contribute to a multiple color effect where the outer branches that get more sunlight will be much more red than the inner branches that will have more green color.
Acer palmatum 'Shaina' can be grown in many different climates across the country. 'Shaina' 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 'Shaina' would prefer a break from the hot afternoon sun.
‘Shaina’ was discovered as a witches' broom on a 100-year-old red Japanese maple tree by Dick Wolf of Red Maple Nurseries in the early 1980's, this compact dwarf maple has become a favorite of maple enthusiasts and gardeners all over the world.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Height: 3-5 feet Width: 3-5 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Red
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Compact Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
Moderately Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Shaina' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
7 Gallons are 4 feet tall or less and rootballs will need to be broken up to fit in shipping boxes.
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
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 '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 '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
Mystery Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Shirazz' Vareigated Japanese Maple
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‘Shirazz’ in spring is a dazzling display as new leaves emerge a bright cherry red or bright pink with olive green. As temperatures heat up the red or pink is joined by cream and green, but unlike many variegated cultivars at least some of the pink color remains all sumer long in all but he hottest climates. While sun brings out the best color, this plant needs afternoon shade especially in hot climates. Fall color ranges from red to orange.
10 year size: Height: 10-12 Feet Width: 6-8 Feet
Spring Color: Burgundy and Pink
Summer Color: Green and Cream
Fall Color: Red
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer Palmatum 'Crimson Queen' is One of the Most Popular Red Dwarf Japanese Maples
Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' is a beautiful dwarf Japanese maple that has become one of the most famous Japanese maple varieties in existence. Introduced in 1965 ‘Crimson Queen’ has become the standard by which all red, lace leaf Japanese maples are judged and probably the most common dissectum grown in America.
'Crimson Queen' is one of the very best dwarf Japanese maple varieties. Its color, when in prime leaf, is unsurpassed. 'Crimson Queen' leafs out early in spring with a lighter red color that darkens as spring progresses. 'Crimson Queen' will tolerate full sun, even in hot climates but it is much happier if it can be provided with a few hours shade during the day or indirect light. Under perfect conditions Crimson Queen can hold its red color as well or better than most cultivars. In hotter climates 'Crimson Queen' will lose its red color in the summer with the leaves turning a greenish color with a bronze hue. The fall color is then a stunning bright red. Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' will thrive with varying results in zones 5 through 9.
The growth habit is decidedly pendulous and will form a beautiful low mound only gaining height as it matures and begins to mound over itself. 'Crimson Queen' will only grow to about 4 to 6 feet tall while growing to a larger width of 6 to 8 feet wide. Crimson Queen left on it's own is beautiful and graceful but with a little training can become a specimen anyone could be proud of.
7 Gallons are 4 feet tall or less and rootballs will need to be broken up to fit in shipping boxes.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'?
Height: 4-6 feet Width: 6-8 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'?
Dark Red
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'?
Bronze and Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'?
Bright Red
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'?
Lace Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'?
Full Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'?
Weeping Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'?
Moderate Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Deshojo' Rare Corallinum Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Deshojo’ is a wonderful little tree known mostly for its excellent spring color. ‘Deshojo’ leafs out in spring with a bright coral red color to the leaves which is quite striking in any landscape. These showy leaves unfortunately don’t last very long however, turning a solid green in late spring that maintains throughout the summer. ‘Deshojo’ shows out again in the fall when the leaves transition back to a bright red. ‘Deshojo’ is a fairly small growing tree in the landscape and is a wonderful cultivar for bonsai.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Kurenai jishi' Red Lion's head Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Kurenai Jishi’ is often referred to as the red lion’s head maple. ‘Kurenai jishi’ leafs out bright red in the spring with some of the most unique foliage you will ever see on a Japanese maple. The leaves are curled up, crinkled, and close to the branch similar to ‘Shishigashira’. The foliage on ‘Kurenai jishi’ turns from bright red to burgundy to green from spring to summer. The leaves then turn orange-red in fall. ‘Kurenai jishi’ is a dwarf Japanese maple that will only reach about 4 feet tall at maturity.
10 Year Size: Height: 3-5 feet Width: 1-3 feet
Acer palmatum 'Katsura' Yellow Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Katsura’ has spring color that has to be seen to be believed and is one of the first trees to leaf out in spring. Bright yellow when emerging and then turning chartreuse before turning green for summer. This small to medium tree will be vase shaped when young becoming more round with age. In fall it begins it's show all over again with brilliant oranges and yellows.
10 Year size: Height: 10-12 Feet Width: 6-8 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Arakawa' Rough Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Arakawa' translates to rough bark and that perfectly describes the most outstanding feature of this interesting cultivar. It takes 3-5 years for the bark to begin to develop its texture, but once it begins to develop it soon becomes an amazing site. The bark on older plants looks alot like that of a pine tree. The leaves of the new growth emerge with a yellow tint turning green as summer arrives before turning beautiful tones of red, orange or yellow in fall. 'Arakawa' works well for bonsai.10 Year size Height: 12-14 Feet Width: 10-12 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Shishio hime' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Shishio hime’ is a very nice, small Japanese maple that will grow much wider than tall, forming a low mound with age. 'Shishio hime' emerges in spring with Red tips to the leaves before turning green for the summer. The leaves become smaller each year as the plant matures. Older specimens have some of the smallest leaves of any Acer palmatum. The foliage is also extremely dense. Fall color ranges from red and yellow to orange.10 year size: Height: 1-3 Feet Width: 4-6 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 'Fireball' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Fireball' is a fantastic little witches broom. This aptly named little cultivar really packs a punch. The exciting bright red foliage of early spring lasts well into the summer even in hot climates. This tough little guy even tolerates full sun in all but the hottest climates where a break from the afternoon sun is appreciated. Fall color is red and absolutely delightful.Most literature credits David Verkade, an 8th generation horticulturalist who has discovered and named many awesome cultivars himself, with discovery of this fantastic little plant. Dave however gives credit where credit is due and will be the first to tell you that this witches broom was found by his father John Verkade in the 1980's.10 Year Size: Height: 2-3 Feet Width: 2-4 FeetSpring Color: RedSummer Color: RedFall Color: RedSun Tolerance: FullPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Moonfire' Red Japanese Maple
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'Moonfire' is one of our favorites. It seems to grow faster and hold it's color better in shade than other red leaf cultivars. 'Moonfire' also tolerates full sun and maintains it's color into the hot Georgia summer as well as any upright variety we grow. The foliage of 'Moonfire' comes out dark purple in spring but tends to turn more red as summer nears, except in more shady locations where the color remains more purple. It's leaves are slightly translucent and tend to glow when the sun lights them from behind. Fall color is bright fiery red. 'Moonfire' was discovered by Dick Wolff in 1974.
10 Year Size: Height: 12-14 feet Width: 10-12 feet
Spring Color: Burgundy
Summer Color: Burgundy
Fall Color: Red
Sun Tolerance: Full
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil