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 hime' Yellow Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Katsura hime’ has some of the most remarkable yellow spring color of any Japanese maple. Similar to that of ‘Katsura’ but on steroids. ‘Katsura hime’ displays a golden color with hints of yellows and oranges that really pops in the garden. Like ‘Katsura’, ‘Katsura hime’ is one of the very first trees to emerge in spring with its bright, showy leaves. The golden colors of ‘Katsura hime’ eventually fade to a light green or chartreuse by summer. Fall color is then typically a shade of bright orange. ‘Katsura hime’ is a smaller growing tree than ‘Katsura’ with a more compact growth habit. 10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 3-5 feet
Acer palmatum 'Kin Pai' Variegated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Kin pai’ is a variegated form of ‘Osakazuki’. Everything about ‘Kin pai’ is similar to that of its parent plant, ‘Osakazuki’, except for the pink and red edges to the leaves. The leaves of ‘Kin pai’ are also much narrower than the large leaves of ‘Osakazuki’. The variegation on the leaves of ‘Kin pai’ is most prominent in the spring, but can be seen pretty much all Sumer as well. Fall color is then a fiery red that is a true show stopper. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 6-8 feet
Acer palmatum 'Koto ito komachi' Thread Leaf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Koto ito Komachi’ is a small linearlobum found as a chance seedling and introduced by J.D. Vertrees. Most leaves have 5 lobes some have only 3. Young vigorous plants may have course foliage but older plants display the characteristic very fine almost hairlike foliage. Very rare in the nursery trade as their are many plants sold under this name that are not the same cultivar. The Japanese name means old 5 string harp. Komachi can also be a horticultural term for dwarf. Fall color is yellow to orange.
10 year size: Height: 4-6 Feet Width: 3-4 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Kaga kujaku' Rare Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Kaga kujaku’ is an upright growing Japanese maple with deeply divided leaves. The leaves emerge a bright pinkish red early in spring. These leaves then quickly transition to an attractive green that maintains throughout the summer. ‘Kaga kujaku’ then changes to orange-red in the fall. ‘Kaga kujaku’ is a fairly fast growing tree that will reach about 10 feet tall at maturity.10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Koto no ito' Thread Leaf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Koto no Ito’ has been described as the dancing monkey tree for the way the extremely narrow lobes dance in the wind. The habit of 'Koto no ito' is upright and very nice. It's vary narrow strap like leaves inspired Koichiro Wada of Japan to name it 'Koto no ito' which means harp strings. Fall color begins as a wonderful yellow moving towards gold and finishing blended with orange.
10 year size: Height: 5-6 Feet Width: 3-5 Feet
Spring Color: Green
Summer Color: Green
Fall Color: Yellow
Sun Tolerance: Partial
Planting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' Compact Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' is a Fantastic Compact Dwarf Japanese Maple Perfect for Small Landscapes, Containers, and Bonsai
Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' is a compact dwarf Japanese maple that will grow much wider than tall. For a plant that never gets much more than 2 feet tall 'Kiyohime' is relatively fast growing and will become a specimen in the garden after just a few years. The dense and lateral growth habit make 'Kiyohime' almost look like a table at maturity. The size and shape make 'Kiyohime' a perfect companion Japanese maple for different spaces in the landscape.
'Kiyohime' emerges in spring with red tips to the leaves before turning green for the majority of the spring and summer. These green leaves are very small, star shape leaves that help to expand on the compact and dense look of the overall foliage. Fall color ranges from bronze to orange.
Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' is a hardy tree that can be grown in basically any climate in the United States. 'Kiyohime' will thrive in zones 5 through 9. 'Kiyohime' can be grown in full sun in all but the hottest climates. In warmer areas 'Kiyohime' would appreciate some protection from the hot afternoon sun. 'Kiyohime' does not require a great deal of sunlight and can be grown in mostly shade in pretty much any climate.
Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' is a perfect dwarf Japanese maple for bonsai for a number of reasons. The growth habit of 'Kiyohime' may make it look like small shrub in the ground but in a bonsai pot 'Kiyohime' looks like the miniature version of a full size tree. The small leaves of 'Kiyohime' help to create this effect as well. The natural density will also contribute to this affect and will require minimal pruning and attention.
What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Height: 2-4 feet Width: 4-6 feet
What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Green
What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Green
What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Orange
What is the Leaf Shape of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Small Broad Leaf
What is the Sun Tolerance of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Partial Sun
What Growing Zones are suitable for Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Zones 5-9
What is the Shape of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Dwarf Japanese Maple
What is the Growth Rate of Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime'?
Moderate Growing Dwarf Japanese Maple
How should Acer palmatum 'Kiyohime' be planted?
Elevated in Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Kinshi' Thread Leaf Japanese Maple
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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 'Johnnie's Pink' Rare Japanese Maple
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Introduced by the great Harold Johnson of Tallassee, Alabama who truly helped spread the love of maples throughout the Southeastern U.S. and named for the love of his life, his wife Johnnie. 'Johnnie's Pink' emerges light pink in spring before bronzing and then turning green for summer.10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 Feet Width: 3-5 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Jeannie's Dream' Red Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Jeannie’s Dream’ is an upright growing Japanese maple with a wide, spreading habit. ‘Jeannie’s Dream’ is bright red early in spring before becoming more burgundy for the rest of the spring. The colors fade to a bronze or green for most of the summer. The leaves change to bright red again in the fall. The leaves of ‘Jeannie’s Dream’ have deeply divided lobes. 10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width: 6-8 feet
Acer palmatum 'Japanese Princess' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Japanese Princess’ is one of the most exciting dwarf Japanese maples in existence right now. ‘Japanese Princess’ is from the Mikawa Yatsabusa family, meaning that it has short internodal lengths on the branches which creates a stacking effect of the leaves. ‘Japanese Princess’ emerges with a bright red color to the leaves. The red is highlighted by white pubescence. The red color of the leaves quickly transitions to a yellowish orange which remains for the rest of the spring. By summer, the color of the leaves fades to a light green color. Fall color is a bright orange to red.
Examples of the current sizes are included in the pictures.
10 Year Size: Height: 3-5 feet Width: 2-4 feet
Acer palmatum 'Jet Black' Dark Red Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Jet Black’ is a dark red Japanese maple with large, broad leaves. This Japanese maple is named for the dark, jet black foliage that this tree has throughout the spring and summer. ‘Jet Black’ has some of the darkest leaves of any Japanese maple. The fall color is a bright red. ‘Jet Black’ is a strong and fast grower that does well in the sun and the heat. 10 Year Size: Height: 12-14 feet Width: 6-8 feet
Acer palmatum 'Jubilee' Reticulated Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Jubilee’ is a fantastic reticulated Japanese maple with stunning variegation all year long. ‘Jubilee’ begins the year with bright pink and purple leaves that are mixed with white variegation. These leaves then turn a pale white and green in the summer. Fall color is bright red and unsurprisingly stunning.
10 Year Size: Height: 6-8 feet Width:4-6 feet
Acer palmatum 'Jerre Schwartz' Dwarf Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Jerre Schwartz’ was introduced by Billy Schwartz, owner of Green Mansions Nursery in Pennsylvania. He named the unique cultivar for his mother Jerre. Acer palmatum ‘Jerre Schwartz’ has interestingly sharp toothed and deeply divided small leaves emerge cherry red in early spring before quickly becoming darker and more maroon and then bronze before turning totally green for summer. New cheery colored growth in summer provides a cool contrast to the older green foliage. Found as a witches broom the center lobes of some leaves will show the characteristic shortened middle lobe. Fall color is deep red and usually quite nice for a dwarf.
10 year size: Height: 4-5 Feet Width: 3-4 Feet
Acer palmatum 'Japanese Sunrise' Coral Bark Japanese Maple
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Acer palmatum ‘Japanese Sunrise’ is a fast growing selection, probably from 'Sango kaku' seedlings that has wonderful variations in its bark color. While bark colors can range from almost yellow to bright red depending on the time of year and the age of bark you are looking at, the orange colors produced in the dead of winter are the most unique. Bark color is always best in full sun and sometimes can show up yellow on the north or shady side which gives the plant a totally different look depending on the angle from which it is viewed. In spring 'Japanese Sunrise emerges with small lime green leaves that darken as summer takes hold, then in fall change to a quite remarkable shade of yellow. Another great introduction found by Billy Schwartz owner of Green Mansions Nursery in Pennsylvania.10 year size Height: 10-12 Feet Width: 4-6 FeetSpring Color: GreenSummer Color: GreenFall Color: YellowSun Tolerance: FullPlanting: Elevated, Well Drained Soil
Acer palmatum 'Itame nibluki' Variegated Japanese Maple
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'Itame nibluki' is a wonderful variegated maple with deeply divided leaves. The variegation is cream and green with each lobe appearing to be dipped in or streaked with lipstick red paint creating a fantastic display for the garden. While some variegated maples seem to be slow or delicate 'Itame nibluki' is quite vigorous. 10 Year Size: Height: 8-10 Feet Width: 5-6 Feet