Dwarf Japanese Maples for Full Sun

Acer palmatum ‘Aka kawa hime’ is a dwarf coral bark Japanese maple. If you are looking for a coral bark that won’t get any taller than 6 feet, then look no further. ‘Aka kawa hime’ will have all the characteristics of a regular coral bark Japanese maple such as ‘Sango kaku’ but at a fraction of the size. ‘Aka kawa hime’ will maintain a short, bushy habit. ‘Aka kawa hime’ is the perfect coral bark Japanese maple for any small space in the yard.

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 ‘Autumn Fire’ grows more prostrate than pendulous forming a beautiful mushroom shaped mound. The new spring foliage emerges light green edged in pink. As summer arrives the pink fades and the green leaves become darker. Fall color is a fiery mix of red and orange.  A chance seedling found in 1979, 'Autumn Fire' was finally named in 1996 by Dells Japanese Maple Nursery in Oregon.10 Year Size:  Height:  3-5 Feet    Width:  6-8 FeetSpring Color: Light GreenSummer Color: GreenFall Color: Orange RedSun Tolerance: FullPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil

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. 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 ‘Enkan’ has very fine linearilobum foliage and a small compact growth habit. More gardeners should find a spot for 'Enkan' in the garden. In spring foliage emerges a deep wine color and holds its red into the summer very well. Fall color ranges from orange red to deep red. Some palmate leaves appear on new growth but older foliage is quite narrow. It is very interesting the way leaves seem to hang downward from the petioles.  This variety is said to come from South Korea but has a Japanese name that means the tube. 10 year size:  Height: 5-7 Feet   Width: 4-5 Feet

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 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.

‘Heartbeat’ is an Australian cultivar that is just making its way into the gardening culture of the United States. 'Heartbeat' would be a great addition to any garden. The leaves are extremely dissected with lobes that are held very far apart, making the overall leaf almost appear round. The habit is very low and spreading forming a plant that is much wider than tall. Spring color is more red and less purple than other similar Japanese Maples. As summer approaches leaves turn first bronze then green but this vigorous grower seems to put on new red growth at the tips all summer long even in hot climates. Fall color is crimson.10 year size: Height 2-4 Feet Width 6-8 Feet Spring Color: RedSummer Color: BronzeFall Color: CrimsonSun Tolerance: FullPlanting: Elevated, Well drained soil

Acer palmatum ‘Miss Piggy’ is One of the Most Unusual Dwarf Japanese Maples that we Grow at Maple Ridge Nursery Acer palmatum ‘Miss Piggy’ is a dwarf tree with sturdy branching and bunched up leaves that are caused by fasciations at the tips of the branches. This means that the branches have actually fused together. These fasciations are more commonly seen in conifers and are extremely rare in Japanese maples. The leaves can sometimes grow so close together that they completely encircle the branches. When this occurs, you can look straight down the branch and see a perfect ring of leaves that almost make it look like an eye. 'Miss Piggy' doesn't get very big, maturing to only about 5 or 6 feet tall, but it is a fast grower especially for a dwarf Japanese maple. ‘Miss Piggy’ has small palmate leaves that are light green in the spring and darken just a bit in the summer. In the fall the leaves turn an attractive orange and red. 'Miss Piggy' can handle a good bit of sun in all but the hottest climates where it would need at least some shade in the afternoon. The small green leaves of 'Miss Piggy' will be a lighter green if it is grown in more sunlight or a darker green if it is grown in more shade. 'Miss Piggy' is a hardy dwarf Japanese maple and can be grown in zones 5 through 9. What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'? Height: 4-6 feet Width: 2-4 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'? Light Green What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'? Green What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'? Orange to Red What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'? Broad Leaf What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'? Partial Sun What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'? Zones 5-9 What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'? Upright and Compact Japanese Maple What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy'? Fast Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple How should Acer palmatum 'Miss Piggy' be planted? Elevated in Well Drained Soil

Acer palmatum 'Orangeola' is a Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple that Changes Personality All Year Long Acer palmatum 'Orangeola' is one of the fastest growing weeping dwarf Japanese maple varieties there is, but it still does not attain height very quickly. 'Orangeola' has a very pendulous habit and will have quite the waterfall look as it grows. 'Orangeola' can be a fast growing weeping Japanese maple especially when young which can create long shoots of weeping branches. This growth eventually helps 'Orangeola' develop into a low mounding Japanese maple that is a great for corners and centerpieces. Acer palmatum 'Orangeola' is a great weeping dwarf Japanese maple that changes personality all season long. It emerges in the spring with heavily dissected leaves that have tones of green and orange in early spring  and as the sun works it's magic on the foliage it quickly turns brick red. This red color holds into the early summer. As spring turns into summer the older leaves start to slowly turn green, this process happens over a number of weeks during which the leaves appear molted with infused colors of green and purple washed across each leaf. About the time the entire plant becomes green in mid to late summer 'Orangeola' decides it is time to grow again, putting out red new growth that lays over the older foliage. Then in fall it really puts on a show with traffic stopping bright orange-red leaves. 'Orangeola' does extremely well in hotter climates and can be grown in sun or shade. More red colors will be attained in sunnier locations, but 'Orangeola' will grow well in shade as well. 'Orangeola' will grow well in zones 5 through 9 and will have different effects in different climates. What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'? Height: 4-6 feet Width: 6-8 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'? Red What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'? Green What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'? Orange-Red What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'? Lace Leaf What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'? Full Sun What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'? Zones 5-9 What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'? Weeping Japanese Maple What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'? Fast Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple How should Acer palmatum 'Orangeola' be planted? Elevated in Well Drained Soil

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

Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' is the Perfect Dwarf Japanese Maple for Nearly Any Garden Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' Dwarf Japanese maple has become known as one of the very best red lace leaf Japanese maples. This notoriety comes from its strong growth rate and spectacular red color throughout the year. 'Tamukeyama' is one of the fastest growing dwarf Japanese maples that we grow. 'Tamukeyama' grows slightly more irregular and upright than other lace leaf varieties. Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' has been grown in Japan for over 300 years. Recently it has become accepted as one of the best lace leaf varieties in cultivation, and probably the best red lace leaf for hot climates. 'Tamukeyama' tolerates full sun in even in hotter regions. Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' is a larger grower for a dwarf Japanese maple but still only gets to be about 6 feet tall at maturity. 'Tamukeyama' grows with a weeping and spreading habit eventually maturing to about 6 to 8 feet wide. New growth is dark red in spring and holds very well especially in sunny locations. While 'Tamukeyama' holds good red color into the summer the color will fade some in hotter areas. Fall color is a mix of fiery reds with a hint of orange undertone that predictably puts on one of the falls best shows. Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' is a strong growing and versatile dwarf Japanese maple that will grow well in nearly any climate in the United States. 'Tamukeyama' 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 'Tamukeyama'? Height: 6-8 feet Width: 6-8 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Red What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Red What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Red What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Lace Leaf What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Full Sun What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Zones 4-10 What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Weeping Japanese Maple What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama'? Fast Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple How should Acer palmatum 'Tamukeyama' 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.