Dwarf Japanese Maples for Partial Sun

This cultivar out of Australia has an interesting reddish color in early spring becoming more bronze as summer approaches. Reportedly this bronze color persists most of the summer but in hotter climates the bronze fades to mostly green with a hint of the former color remaining on the leaf edges. Fall color is yellow to orange. Ten Year Size:  Height: 3-5 Feet Width 4-6 Feet

Acer palmatum 'Dragon Master' is a Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple with Small, Broad Leaves with Bright Yellow Color Acer palmatum ‘Dragon Master’ is a bright yellow version of the popular weeping Japanese maple, ‘Ryusei’. Acer palmatum ‘Dragon Master’ is a weeping dwarf Japanese maple with some of the most pendulous growing branches of any Japanese maple in existence. 'Dragon Master' grows straight down with a dramatic weeping growth habit. With this extreme growth habit 'Dragon Master' won't achieve much height at all without staking. The natural growth of 'Dragon Master' will create a mounding ground cover on its own. 'Dragon Master' is generally staked up to a certain height then allowed to fall to the ground making a beautiful flowing waterfall like affect. The most unusual thing about 'Dragon Master' aside from its bright yellow foliage is that it has this extreme weeping growth habit but is the leaves are fully palmate instead of the traditionally lacy leaves of most weeping Japanese maples. The leaves of 'Dragon Master' are bright yellow and very attractively star shaped. Most cascading varieties have dissected leaves which makes 'Dragon Master' one of the most unique varieties of weeping dwarf Japanese maples there is. ‘Dragon Master’ has very bright yellow leaves in the spring. These yellow leaves are about as bright yellow as any other Japanese maple that we grow. Yellow Japanese maples like 'Dragon Master' do a great job of contrasting with the popular red Japanese maples. The leaves somewhat to a chartreuse green in the summer before turning orange to bright red in the fall. Acer palmatum 'Dragon Master' is a dwarf Japanese maple that will grow best in partial sun in basically all climates. 'Dragon Master' should grow perfectly well in zones 5 through 9. 'Dragon Master' can be trained to achieve many different interesting shapes. What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Dragon Master'? Height: 2-4 feet Width: 4-6 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Dragon Master'? Yellow What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Dragon Master'? Yellow-Green What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Dragon Master'? Orange and Red What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Dragon Master'? Small Broad Leaf What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Dragon Master'? Partial Sun What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Dragon Master'? Zones 5-9 What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Dragon Master'? Weeping Japanese Maple What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Dragon Master'? Moderate Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple How should Acer palmatum 'Dragon Master' be planted? Elevated in Well Drained Soil

Acer palmatum ‘Englishtown’ is an excellent, upright growing tree for tight spaces or smaller landscapes. ‘Englishtown’ is a dwarf Japanese maple that doesn’t typically have the same compact, shrubby habit of other dwarfs. ‘Englishtown’ will have a more tree like shape while remaining relatively small. ‘Englsihtown’ has dark red leaves in the spring that will usually keep their color very well into the summer. Fall color is a bright red. ‘Englishtown’ is a perfect Japanese maple for just about anyone due to its small stature and good color.10 Year Size: Height: 4-6 feet Width: 3-4 feet

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.

Acer palmatum ‘Green Globe’ is a green, lace leaf Japanese maple that does not have as much of a weeping habit as most lace leaf Japanese maples. ‘Green Globe’ has green leaves in the spring and summer. Fall color is yellow to orange. ‘Green Globe’ has an upright and spreading habit that forms a short, round topped tree. 10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 6-8 feet

Acer Palmatum 'Hana Matoi' is an Incredible Variegated Dwarf Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Hana matoi' is a variegated dwarf Japanese maple and is one of the most exciting Japanese Maples ever to hit the American market. The pink variegation is phenomenal especially in the spring. The variegation holds up well even in our hot climate and does not often revert like some other variegated varieties. The spring foliage emerges dark red with creamy white and pink variegation. As the temperatures rise heading into summer the base color changes from dark red to green but the wonderful pink and cream variegation remain all summer. The fall color for 'Hana matoi' is also remarkable as the foliage changes to a bright cherry red that lights up in the landscape. The colors of 'Hana matoi' will perform best in partially sunny areas or with morning sun and afternoon shade. Acer palmatum 'Hana matoi' is a dwarf Japanese maple with a weeping and spreading growth habit. 'Hana matoi' is a smaller growing tree even for a dwarf Japanese maple. 'Hana matoi' will only reach about 4 or 5 feet tall at maturity and it is a relatively slow growing tree. 'Hana matoi' will grow to be about as wide as it is tall with a weeping habit. 'Hana matoi' is a moderately hardy dwarf Japanese maple that will grow well in zones 5 through 8. What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'? Height: 3-5 feet Width: 4-6 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'? Variegated Pink, Red, and White What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'? Variegated Pink, Green, and White What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'? Red What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'? Lace Leaf What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'? Partial Sun What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'? Zones 5-8 What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'? Weeping Japanese Maple What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi'? Slow Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple How should Acer palmatum 'Hana Matoi' be planted? Elevated in Well Drained Soil

‘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 ‘Kamagata’ is dwarf form of palmatum introduced by J.D. Vertrees himself. The small delicate looking leaves first appear in spring edged in purple. By summer they become a nice bright green. Fall color is usually yellow to orange.10 year size: Height: 3-5 Feet   Width: 2-4 Feet    

Acer palmatum ‘Kinshi’ has some of the finest leaves of the linearlobum type maples. This little guy is a hit in any garden. 'Kinshi' is relatively quick growing when young for a maple that is still a small tree at maturity. Spring color is lime green, the color darkens in summer. In Japanese, 'Kinshi' means golden threads which perfectly describes this tree in fall.  10 year size:  Height: 4-6 Feet   Width: 3-4 Feet Spring Color: Green Summer Color: Green Fall Color: Gold Sun Tolerance: Partial Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil

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 '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

Acer palmatum 'Mikawa kaen' is the Golden Mikawa Dwarf Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 'Mikawa kaen' is a dwarf Japanese maple that is a relative to the ever popular 'Mikawa yatsubusa'. 'Mikawa kaen' is slow growing with closely arranged leaves that create a wonderful stubby upright tree. The defining characteristic of 'Mikawa kaen' is the short inter nodal lengths and closely growing buds that create a stacked shingle like appearance of the leaves. 'Mikawa kaen' stays a little bit smaller than 'Mikawa yatsubusa' 'Mikawa kaen' has broad leaves that lay flat and close together. While the leaf shape and structure is quite similar to 'Mikawa yatsubusa', 'Mikawa kaen' has some differences in leaf color. The leaf color of this interested dwarf Japanese maple tree is gold to bronze in the spring. The leaves then change to green for most of the summer. 'Mikawa kaen' has incredible fall color ranging from orange to red. While it may be slow growing, 'Mikawa kaen' is still a hardy tree and can be grown in many different climates across the country. 'Mikawa kaen' can be comfortably grown in zones 5 through 9. 'Mikawa kaen' can be grown in full sun in some climates, but will prefer some afternoon shade in the hotter locations. 'Mikawa kaen' needs a little bit of morning sun at the minimum to produce the best spring colors.   Examples of the current sizes are included in the pictures. What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Kaen'? Height: 4-6 feet Width: 3-4 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Kaen'? Light Green What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Kaen'? Green What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Kaen'? Orange to Red What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Kaen'? Broad Flat Leaf What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Kaen'? Partial Sun What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Kaen'? Zones 5-9 What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Kaen'? Upright and Compact Japanese Maple What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Kaen'? Slow Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple How should Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Kaen' be planted? Elevated in Well Drained Soil