Compact Dwarf Japanese Maples

Acer palmatum ‘Anna’s Broom’ is a dwarf Japanese maple with uniquely shaped leaves. The leaves are much more divided than most dwarf varieties of this style. These leaves emerge bright red in the spring before maturing to a burgundy in late spring. By summer, most of the leaves turn to a dark green. Late summer then brings more bright red new growth. The foliage then turns bright red again in the fall. ‘Anna’s Broom’ has a very tight compact habit similar to most other varieties originating from witches brooms. 10 Year Size: Height: 2-4 Feet Width: 2-4 Feet

Acer palmatum ‘Vic’s Broom’ is a fast growing dwarf Japanese maple with tiny leaves. These small leaves emerge in spring light green with red edges. The leaves transition to solid green by late spring. The foliage of ‘Vic’s Broom’ remains green until fall when the leaves turn yellow and orange. ‘Vic’s Broom’ will develop long leaders when young, but it will eventually form a dense shrub.10 Year Size: Height: 2-4 feet Width: 4-6 feet

Acer palmatum 'Ryugu' is a very exciting variegated Japanese maple. 'Ryugu' has about as much variegation to the leaves as any other Japanese maple. The speckled white variegation is quite consistent and should persist year over year. The other thing that is so interesting about this Japanese maple is it's dwarf, compact growth habit. 'Ryugu' will stay quite small with a dense and compact habit. The leaves are green with mostly creamy white variegation speckled all over the leaves. When fall comes 'Ryugu' catches on fire with very bright orange-red color. 10 Year Size: Height: 3-5 feet   Width: 2-4 feet

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